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HISTORY 

OF THE 

SEVENTY-EIGHTH 
DIVISION 

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WORLD WAR 

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Compiled and Edited by 

THOMAS F. MKKIIAN 

Secretary-Treasurer, Association of the 78th Division 



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PREFACE 

The real spirit of The American Expeditionary Forces in France 
which enabled such splendid, decisive accomplishment, was that of 
ALL FOR ONE-ONE FOR ALL. This was well exemplified in 
the "Lightning" 78th Division, from its able commander, Major General 
James H. McRae, right down to the last man in the fighting ranks. TEAM- 
WORK AND CO-OPERATION in the common cause were ever their 
watchwords. The finely balanced brigades, regiments, battalions and 
companies, youthfully enthusiastic, confident, and determined — were 
always quick to help the troubled neighbor on the right or left of their line. 
Never whining, no matter how heavy or severe their task, promptly and 
cheerfully did they enter it, with no thought of self or possible heralding 
of fame. 

Many, very many indeed, were the unusually brave, heroic deeds 
performed by men and officers alike; hundreds of which will forever remain 
untold, sealed as they are, upon the lips of death — for frequently, all 
observers perished in the exploits. It would require volumes to fully set 
forth the intimate details of the many known immortal deeds of indi- 
viduals and combat units of the 78th Division, in its comparatively short 
but thoroughly strenuous fighting career — that must be left to another 
time and a pen truly capable of doing them proper honor. The purpose of 
this book is to set forth in a fairly comprehensive manner, the birth ; develop- 
ment; activities and achievements of a representative American combat 
division, composed of more than 25,000 fine, upstanding, virile Americans 
who dropped the plow, the tool-kit and the pen to become Crusaders all; 
willing to shed their life's blood — as many did — for a great and noble 
cause; thinking not of citations, or glittering decorations; thinking only 
of doing their "bit." 

Every possible care has been taken to insure accuracy and com- 
pleteness in this permanent record of the division's activities. The actual 
battle-maps, original orders and messages have been freely consulted and 
carefully checked, numerous photographs of the battle-fronts, maps and 
orders have been reproduced with other illustrations that will enable 
every man who served with the division to have a thorough comprehension 
of the "whys and wherefors" of the strict discipline; seemingly needless 
haste; long, forced marches; trying orders; gruelling tasks and other un- 
pleasant experiences of war days which may have grated then, but that 
now — with the lapse of time, and a more complete and mature under- 
standing of the great American operations, stand out clearly as part 
of the price necessary to win battles. 

Were it not for the splendid assistance given by former members and 
good friends of the division, the publication of this book would have been 
much longer delayed and lacking in that fulness of intimate detail shown 



Preface 5 

in the early chapters. Deep appreciation of the old time "78th spirit" of 
cheerful co-operation is sincerely given to Colonel Wait C. Johnson, Major 
Arthur C. Judd, Captain George H. McCaffrey, Lieutenants Louis X. 
Brockway and W. H. Burlingame, Sergeant Major Clifford Alliston, 
Mr. I. L. Cochrane of Moorestown, N. J., and the many others to whom 
large credit is due, for what merit this book may possess and such pleasure 
and enlightenment its perusal may give the reader. 

THOMAS F. MEEHAN. 

March 27th, 1921. 

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CHRONOLOGY 

78th DIVISION 



Division organized at Camp Dix. 

Major General James H. McRae takes command. 

Advance Division Hqrs. leaves for overseas. 

Div. embarks for overseas. 

Convoy assembles in Halifax. 

Destroyers meet Convoy in Mid-Ocean. 

Submarine attacks Convoy. 



Landing, Infantry in England, Artillery in France. 

Infantry assembles at Folkstone. 

Movement by water to Calais, France. 

First air raid on Division at Calais. 

Rail movement to Nielles Area back of Ypres Sector, with 

2nd British Army. 
Visit by General Sir Douglas Haig. 

Trial movement of entire Division on short notice < 1 hour). 
Visit by H. R. H. Duke of Connaught. 
First inspection by General Pershing. 
Patriotic celebration in all units. 
Work on Oudezeele Line by 303rd Engineers. 
Rail movement to St. Pol Area back of Arras Sector, 

with 1st. British Army. 
King George of England visits Division. 
Heavy air raid. 

Arty, moves by rail to St. Mihiel Front. 
Movement by foot to take over lines at Vimy Ridge. 
Withdrawn, and start rail movement South to take part 

in St. Mihiel Drive. 
Pass through Amiens, Beauvais, Paris, Chateau Thierry. 
Detrain in Bourbonne les Bains Area. 
Arty, enters line in Puvenelle Sector with 90th Div. 
March movement under Secret orders toward St. Mihiel 

Front begins. 
Bourmont Area (remained in this area until Sept. 4). 
March movement toward Chatenois Area. 
Inf. embusses at Chatenois for Rosieres. 

March movement into Reserve Position for St. Mihiel Drive. 
Arty, delivers heavy fire in St. Mihiel Offensive. 
March movement to take over Limey Sector. 
Takes over Limey Sector from the 2nd and 5th Divisions. 
General Pershing visits Division. 
Demonstration to cloak Argonne attack. 
Div. relieved by 89th Div.. and begin inarch movement 

toward Argonne. 
Gironville Area. 
Benoite Area. 
Beauchamp Farm Area. 
March movement into Argonne. 
153rd Arty. Brig, rejoins the Div. 



8 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

Oct. 15-1918 Takes over line facing Grand Pre, Chevieres, Bois des Loges 

and Cote 18*2 from 77th Div. 
16 " Attacks on Champigneulle, Bois des Loges and Grand Pre; 

Chevieres and Cote 182 mopped up. 
18 " Attacks on Bois des Loges. Ferme des Loges occupied. 
" 19 " Attacks on Bois des Loges. 

" 23 " Attacks on Grand Pre, Talma Hill taken. 

" 24 " Quiet. General Pershing visits Div. 

" 25 " Foothold gained in Bois de Bourgogne. 

" 27 " Heights north of Grand Pre taken. 

" 28 " Talma village taken. 

" 29 " Bellejoyeuse Farm taken. 

30 " Quiet. 
Nov. 1 " Big Offensive. Attack Bois des Loges. Fme des Loges 

reoccupied. 

2 " Bois des Loges, Beffu, Le Morthomme, Briquenay, Bois de 

Thenorgues taken. Advance 6 kilos. 

3 " Fighting north. Boult aux Bois, Germont, Belleville, 

Chatillion sur Bar, Authe, Brieulles, Autruche and 
Verrieres taken. Adv. 10 kilos. 

4 " Petites Armoises, Tannay and Bois de Sy taken. Adv. 

4 kilos. 

5 " Sy taken. Fighting toward Sedan — Adv. 4 kilos. Relief at 
noon by 42nd Div. Assembled at Germont. 

Marching back to rest, encamped at Marcq and Chevieres. 

March movement to Argonne Camps. 
" March movement to Les Islettes Area. 

March movement to Area south of Ste. Menehould. 

Rail movement to 21st Training Area around Semur en 
Auxois. 
-1919 Scheduled to return to States last Div. in May. 
" Review by General Pershing. 

" Division released to S. O. S. for return to the States. 
" Artillery, Ammunition Train, M. G. Battalions and Field 
Signal Battalion begin movement to States via Marseilles. 
" Arty, and M. G. Battalions sail from Marseilles. 

Rail movement of Div. for Bordeaux Area. 

Division scheduled for embarkation to States. 

All units of the Division back in U. S. and demobilized. 



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CHAPTER I. Page 

Forming the Division and early training at Camp Dix - - 13 

CHAPTER II. 

On the High Seas and Training with British - :\:\ 

CHAPTER III. 

The St. Mihicl Offensive - - 48 

CHAPTER IV. 

The Limey Sector - - - - (it 

CHAPTER V. 

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive. - 87 

CHAPTER VI. 

The Pursuit toward Sedan - - 137 

CHAPTER VII. 

After the Armistice, Cote d'Or and Home - 1<><> 

CITATIONS AND DECORATIONS 

American and Allied, awarded Officers and Men 

of the 78th Division - 194 

HONOR ROLL. 

Officers and Men who gave their lives while serving 

with the 78th Division - - 222 




MAJOR GENERAL JAMES H. McRAK 
Commander 78th Division. 



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FORMING THE DIVISION AND EARLY TRAINING AT 

(AMP DIX 



RENTON, WRIGHTSTOWN, ( AMP DIX ! What names 
by means of which men of the 78th Division may conjure 
up the past! What more fitting than that, within cannon 
sound of the historic field of Trenton — made famous by 
the first victory of American arms over the Hun-Hessian 
Hirelings — a division of our great national army should 
receive their first lessons preparing them for work in the 
World War — a work whose accomplishment was to free 
this nation for all time from that threat of German mili- 
tary oppression, which, even in the early days of our 
struggle for independence, first made itself felt in this country. 

As Thiaucourt, Grandpre and Bois des Loges will link them- 
selves with the period of active fighting, and Cote d'Or and Semur 
with the tedious days of waiting for the homeward journey, so 
Trenton, Wrightstown and Dix will forever remain ineradically 
fixed in memory as names associated with that most trying period 
in our militaristic lives, when we were endeavoring to adjust our- 
selves to the transition from easy going civilian pursuits to the 
sterner tasks of war. For most of our officers this chrysalis period 
of transition took place under the immediate eye and instruction 
of Regular Army officers at The First Officer's Training Camp at 
Madison Barracks in New York. 

Here it was that those officers, with whom the rank and file 
of the Division were later to be most closely associated, learned 
those principles of loyalty, obedience and discipline which they 
imparted to their companies and batteries. Principles upon which 
a solid foundation of training was laid and which catne into their 
own during the trying days around Thiaucourt, later in the aggres- 
sive attacks against Grand pre, the Bois des Loges and throughout 
the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

As if the historic locality in which the 78th on this side of 
the Atlantic, made its preparation for the World War was not 
sufficient to inspire men with ideals of military life, additional 
incentive was found in the name of the camp where these ideals 
were formed. "Dix!" A name that conjures up the historic figure 
of the Secretary of the Treasury, who in 1S(H issued that famous 
order to a revenue officer at New Oilcans "If any one attempts to 
haul down the American flag shoot him on the spot!" He it was, 



14 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

John Adams Dix, who wrote that order, and a little later in '61 was 
a Major General of Volunteers, serving as such through the Civil 
War. 

The corner stone for the foundation of the organization of 
the Division may be said to have been laid on the 23rd of August, 
1917, on which date Major General Chase W. Kennedy arrived to 
take command of Camp Dix and the embryonic division. As 
changes in the rank and file of the division came with sickening 
frequency, beginning in November, 1917, so the vicissitudes of 
service caused many changes in the person of our Division Com- 
mander. No less than four generals had the great distinction of 
commanding the 78th Division before one came who was permitted 
to stay with us. During the latter part of November, General 
Kennedy left the division for a tour of inspection and instruction on 
the Western Battle Front. Then in quick succession the division 
was commanded for a short time by Brigadier General John S. 
Mallory and Brigadier General James T. Dean. On the 7th of 
January, 1918, Major General Hugh L. Scott, formerly Chief of 
Staff of the Army, came to us fresh from a tour of duty at the front 
and the division thought it had come into its own as far as a perma- 
nent commander was concerned, and was well pleased. However, 
this was not to be, for on the 20th of April, less than one month 
before we were to start out on the Great Adventure, another change 
came and General Scott was replaced by Major General James H. 
McRae. Fate, represented by the War Department, decreed that 
it should be General McRae who was to take the "Lightning" 
Division overseas, lead it throughout its operations in France and 
bring it triumphantly home. That he accomplished the task well 
is attested by the many orders from higher authority praising the 
Division for its work. That he accomplished his task with a deep 
understanding of human nature and a fine consideration for the men 
and officers under his command, is proved by the universal love and 
esteem in which he is held by all those who were so fortunate as to 
wear the forked lightning upon their left shoulder. So much for 
our commanders. 

Let us now turn to those men, the rank and file of the Divi- 
sion, who at their country's call, laid aside their peace-time pursuits 
and for a short period donned the army olive drab in order to assist 
in freeing the world from the threat of Hun military despotism. 
Following the Division Commander, the first troops to arrive com- 
prised a detachment of forty officers and three hundred and thirty- 
seven men of the Medical Corps, under command of Major 
W. E. Ashton, who arrived at Camp Dix in the early morning hours 
of the 27th of August, 1917. Twenty-four hours later came 1,200 
brand new officers from the 1st Officers' Training Camp at Madison 
Barracks. What a day in the memory of these officers must the 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp Dix 15 

28th day of August ever remain! It was their first experience of 
what they might look forward to for some months to come. What 
a contrast with the precision and detail of the previous three months 
at Madison Barracks! Carefully coached as to the manner in which 
they should present themselves, salute and report to their new 
Commanding General, each one as the most indispensible part of 
that nebulous whole — The 78th Division. Even this reward, for 
three months hard study, was denied them and without even 
obtaining a glimpse of him who sat upon the "Throne of Olympus," 
they were told to register and look on the bulletin board where 
they would find orders as to what part of the camp they should go 
and to whom they were to next report. In addition to all this there 
was the dirt and dust, hustle and bustle, and apparent confusion 
and disorder attendant upon the mechanical construction of Camp 
Dix, for this was still going on at the time of the first military 
arrivals and continued to be with us well into the winter months. 
Shades of West Point ! What an introduction to the Army! 

It was but a short time now before the National Army men 
would begin to arrive and the next week was a busy one for all 
concerned. As far as the official personnel was concerned, most 
of the divisional organizations were provided for in the original 
orders and all units were ready and anxious for the first arrival of 
those men who were to form the bone and sinew of the completed 
whole. As the various headquarters were busy with orders of 
assignment and organization, so company commanders were occu- 
pied in obtaining clothing, cots, blankets, kitchen and dining equip- 
ment and the thousand and one articles that are necessary in the 
life of a company or battery. All of this in preparation for that 
mystic day, the 5th of September, which was to see the arrival of 
the "first fire percent." 

Following instructions from the War Department a system of 
localization of divisional units had been worked out by Division 
Headquarters. As is well known, under original orders from the 
Provost Marshal General, draft men from the western part of New 
York and all of New Jersey and Delaware were mobilized at Camp 
Dix for assignment to the 78th Division. Under the first localiza- 
tion provided for by Division Headquarters, units were composed 
as follows: 

309th and 310th Infantry, 307th and 309th Artillerj — New 
York State. 

311th and 312th Infantry. 308th Artillery— New Jersey. 

Divisional Machine Gun Battalion — Delaware. 

1st Battalion, 303rd Engineers — New Jersey. 

2nd Battalion, 303rd Engineers — New York. 

Other units of the division to be organized by transfer of 
qualified men, irrespective of the locality of their origin. 



16 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

While the system of localization has many points in its favor, 
many serious defects were soon noted and the system of assignment 
of men according to their qualifications, later adopted by the War 
Department, to a large extent neutralized the allocation idea. 
Furthermore, before departure overseas, men from many different 
states were assigned and the division became very cosmopolitan in 
character. 

September 5th, 1917, was a red letter day in the history of 
Camp Dix and other National Army cantonments throughout the 
United States; also in the lives of those men who were first to 
answer their country's call under the operation of the new selective 
service regulation. "America's First Five Percent!" "England's 
First One Hundred Thousand!" As General Sir Ian Hamilton 
has written of England's first offering, so some day an author, with 
a pen worthy of the theme, will arise and write an epic upon that 
first small percent, of the original draft who were, by the operation 
of that law, primarily inducted into the service of their country. 
In contrast to the poorly administered draft laws of the Civil War 
and the attendant draft riots of '63 and '64, the draft men of 1917 
received the acclaim of their fellow citizens and amid waving of 
flags and the fanfare of trumpets left their homes to take up the 
sombre duties of war. Indeed, many contingents were even accom- 
panied to Camp with bands playing and banners flying, these latter 
with many and weird legends, proclaiming to the world that "A 
United America" had entered the W r ar, and that the embattled 
hosts of Germany might well look to the future when armies, raised 
amidst such demonstrations of patriotism, would find their places 
upon the Western Battle Front. 

In writing of such stirring events, one is apt to overlook the 
more intimate touches of human interest upon which a story like 
this must rely for appeal to its readers. Such a little incident 
occurred at Division Headquarters early on the 5th. It was but 
natural that draftees from New Jersey should be the first to report 
upon that date and to some one may have come the inspiration to 
be the first to inscribe his name upon the rolls of the 78th Division. 
Such a one was Clarence Brown of Parkertown, Ocean County, 
New Jersey. He was the first to arrive on that eventful day but in 
his haste to be first he had forgotten his papers and hence he saw 
the honor of being first enrolled passed to George M. Aikens and 
Frank Stewart, both from Mount Holly, N. J. 

From among these first arrivals and the first contingents from 
Regular Regiments arriving about the same time, came many of the 
Non-Commissioned Officers who formed the training cadres for all 
the divisional units. The original five percent, were supposed to 
be picked men and that they were is attested by the speed with 
which they acquired knowledge of matters military and the manner 




Some of the first arrivals at Camp Dix on September 5. 1917. Fresh from factory, 
farm and office, these men were to become part of the "Lightning" 78th Division. 



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I pun reaching the barracks they found workmen still engaged in construction. The 
feverish hustle and bustle prompted them to call the place Camp "Delirious rather than 

( amp Dix. 



18 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

in which they later carried out their duties as instructors. Indeed 
it was not long before they gave the appearance of trained soldiers 
and their facility for picking up those terms and mannerisms of 
seasoned soldiers seemed almost to give them the status of veterans 
among the future drafts. For these men the days preceding the 
first big increment of the draft were most certainly busy ones and 
yet so quickly did they learn and so easily adapt themselves to the 
conditions of military life that they were of inestimable benefit in 
handling the great number of draftees who began arriving in camp 
on the 20th of September. It was really upon this latter date that 
men of the National Army began arriving at Camp Dix in such 
numbers as to indicate that at a no great distant date the Armies of 
America would become an actuality rather than a nebulous possi- 
bility. 

The thrill of the afternoon of September 20th will never be 
forgotten. From the porch of Division Headquarters building were 
seen about 2,000 New Jersey men, destined for the 156th Brigade, 
who appeared upon the road passing by Headquarters, on the Hill, 
and leading toward the 311th and 312th Infantry. They were 
indeed a motley crew. The heterogenous and in some cases the 
tatterdemailion character of the clothes, each man carrying a hand 
bag or a bundle, slung upon a stick over his shoulder and straggling 
along in columns of fours, which they attempted to maintain, gave 
the impression of a Coxey's Army. 

The Division Commander was called to witness the first great 
influx of his men. On him, the trained soldier, taught by many 
years of army life to read characters at a glance, the nondescript 
dress of the men made no impression. He looked into their faces, 
observed the set of their shoulders, the manner in which they carried 
themselves and looking, voiced his sentiments — "One sees deter- 
mination and purpose depicted there and seeing, one feels safe in 
leaving the future of America in their care." Two years later, 
almost to a day, was heard a similar tribute offered to the finished 
product of the American Soldier, this time by a colonel of an Allied 
Army. It was during the parade in Paris attendant upon the cele- 
bration of the signing of peace. "Pershing's Own," than whom no 
finer body of troops ever paraded, was marching by when a Colonel 
of the French General Staff touched an American officer on the 
shoulder and in his halting English paid a worthy compliment to 
the American Doughboy. He said — "Colonel, when you see a regi- 
ment of soldiers like that you feel rather safe for the future of 
America, do you not?" 

With the arrival of the men during the latter part of Sep- 
tember, the aspect of Camp Dix changed from that of a western 
boom mining town to one of a military nature. Prior to these 
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majority, although there had always been a scattering of soldiers. 
These latter indeed were the first arrivals at Camp Dix, since on 
the morning of June 1st, a detachment of Company C, 1st Bat- 
talion, New Jersey Engineers, arrived and pitched the first camp, 
preparatory to making the preliminary surveys for laying out the 
future cantonment. 

It is thus seen that less than three months before Camp Dix 
became a large military cantonment, with barracks capable of 
sheltering 50,000 men, the first surveys of the ground had yet to be 
made and the thousand of acres, that were to compose the camp 
presented the peaceful appearance of sleepy New Jersey farms, 
dotted here and there with houses and barns. The original plans 
for the camp prepared in Washington, provided for a huge U- 
shaped cantonment, with barracks on either side, store-houses, 
shops, etc., at the bend in the U and spacious parade grounds within 
the enclosure. 

To write a complete story of the construction of Camp Dix 
would require more space than is alloted to this entire chapter. 
However, a few of the high spots will be touched upon, lest in 
writing of the early days of our military camp, no words of tribute 
be paid to the triumph of efficiency in system and construction 
which made possible our future home. It is doubtful if many of 
those who made their first military home at Camp Dix ever stopped 
to consider the magnitude of the task that was undertaken on that 
bright morning in early June. 

The War Department at Washington had decided that the 
terrible mistakes of our mobilization of 1S98 would not be repeated; 
hence out of a comparative wilderness, it was necessary to construct 
a city, with all modern improvements, capable of housing and 
caring for 50,000 people. No small undertaking in itself, and when 
the work must needs be completed in three months, the size of the 
task staggers the imagination. 

There was a railroad system with sidings, spurs, freight houses 
and stations to be constructed; a complete system of metalled- 
surfaced roads for the entire camp; a water system with a 10-inch 
main, bringing water a distance of 8 miles, and 20 additional miles 
of mains; a complete fire department; buildings to house the troops; 
a cold storage and refrigerating system; store houses for food, 
clothing, and strictly military supplies; hospitals, bakeries, salvage, 
clothing and shoe repair shops, complete installation of a camp 
telephone system, and finally, a complete electric lighting system. 

Having read of these, a few of the manifold tasks of construc- 
tion — do you, men of the 78th, the first to arrive, wonder that the 
camp was not entirely complete upon your arrival? Is it not rather 
a wonder that you were even provided with any of the creature 
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speaks volumns of praise for 20th Century American Industry and 
the men to whom the work of constructing Camp Dix was intrusted. 

Coincident with the arrival of sufficient men, with whom to 
work, began that system of intensive training from which such 
splendid results were later obtained. 

Division Headquarters early sent forth the dictum that the 
three essential features of our training on this side, for infantry 
especially, and followed out as far as possible for all arms and 
services, would be: 

1. Close order drills, with and without arms, for disciplinary 
purposes. 

2. Physical and Bayonet training. 

3. Careful instruction in musketry. 

To the latter end, strenuous efforts to complete immediately, 
infantry, artillery and machine gun ranges, were made, and by the 
middle of November, all of these ranges were in working order, and 
constantly used. 

Early training was greatly handicapped by lack of arms and 
equipment, but an inspection trip through camp any day during 
September, October or November was sufficient to convince any 
one that the spirit of the American Army could not be daunted by 
such minor obstacles as, lack of rifles for the infantry, machine guns 
for these outfits, or cannon, or even horses for the artillery. On 
every training ground was manifest the triumph of mind over 
matter, and nowhere was this fact more forcibly driven home than 
in a trip to any one of the three regiments of artillery where 
mechanical improvisations were made to take the place not only of 
guns but of carriages even, and horses. 

The result of all this work was that when equipment did 
arrive the work and place of the individual in all formations had 
been learned and all efforts could be bent to learning the actual 
mechanical operation of the arm. 

While, as above stated, some arms and equipment were lack- 
ing, there appeared to be from the first a great excess of picks and 
shovels and great use was made of these, under direction of the 
Engineers, in the construction of the so-called "Entrenched Area of 
Camp Dix." This was destined to give the men of the 78th a taste 
of life in the trenches. As the complete system was never 
finished, about the only "taste" that the men received was from an 
over-dose of instruction in the use of those aforesaid numerous picks 
and shovels. 

In addition to the usual regimental, battalion, battery and 
company schools for officers, non-commissioned officers and selected 
privates. Divisional Schools were organized in all the specialties. 
Through these schools passed officers and non-commissioned officers, 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp Dix 23 

who in turn went back to their units and passed on the instruction 
which they had received in the division centers of learning. With 
the arrival of the officers from the British and French Armies, they 
were assigned as advisory instructors in these schools and by their 
soldierly example, intimate knowledge of their specialties and their 
prestige, due to the fact that they were men who knew the great 
game by actual experience, the value of their services cannot well 
be measured. Long will be remembered the splendid work of these 
men: — 

British Mission — 

Captain Arthur H. Cobham, Bayonet and Physical Instructor. 
Captain Edward H. Petre, Machine Gun Instructor. 
Captain Thomas Barrow-Green, Trench Mortar Instructor. 
Lieutenant William J. Howieson, Gas Instructor. 
Sergeant Major William L. McArthur, Bayonet. 
Sergeant Fred Tupman, Machine Gun. 
Sergeant J. G. Licence, Light Trench Mortar. 
Sergeant J. R. Chalmers, Gas. 

French Mission — 

Lieutenant, Auguste Arrighi, Infantry. 
Lieutenant Jean Meslier, Infantry. 
Sergeant Andre L. Boutier, Engineers. 

Their different colored uniforms created a new atmosphere at 
Camp Dix, and added a touch of realism to the instruction. Espe- 
cially was the touch of realism added one morning in the Bayonet 
School, of which Captain Cobham of the Canadian Army was 
advisory instructor. Among his many qualifications as an instruc- 
tor, Captain Cobham possessed the very essential one of being able 
to estimate, at a glance, the manner in which his instruction was 
being received. On the occasion in question, he was demonstrating 
to the class of officers and non-commissioned officers a certain blow 
with the butt of the rifle in close-in bayonet work. He noticed that 
one of the lieutenants did not apparently have much faith in the 
particular line of attack, whereupon he said: "Lieutenant, you do 
not appear to have much respect for this blow." The lieutenant 
admitted that such was the case, and Captain Cobham said: "If 
you are willing, Lieutenant, I should like to demonstrate that this 
blow can be used effectively. You put on the mask, plastron and 
gloves, and come at me as if you meant business. I will not put on 
any protection and will use only the blow I have been showing you. 
You must be careful as I may hurt you a little." The challenge was 
accepted and protected with mask and plastron, the lieutenant 



24 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

attacked Cobham, who side-stepped his rush, used the blow in 
question, and as a result of that one blow, even with the plastron 
for protection, the lieutenant went to the hospital with three broken 
ribs. It is needless to say that the entire class and the lieutenant in 
particular from that time on had much more respect for the teach- 
ings of Captain Cobham. It was a severe lesson, severely given, but 
to the eternal credit of the young officer he took his medicine like 
a man and later admitted that "Captain Cobham" certainly was a 
fine instructor in bayonet work. 

Eight hours of intensive work a day, in any line of endeavor, 
will bring results, especially when the men engaged, both teacher 
and pupil, bring to that work all the spirit, interest, and enthusiasm 
of which they are capable. No one incident better illustrates the 
success which the early training of the Lightning Division accom- 
plished than the first real assembly of all the units thereof. This 
took place on the 17th of October, when, during the Second Liberty 
Loan Drive, the Division was brought together to listen to a speech 
by the Honorable Henry Van Dyke, former U. S. Minister to Hol- 
land. 

To one, who, on that September 20th, less than one short 
month ago had seen the straggling columns of men winding their 
hot and tedious way toward the quarters of the 156th Brigade and 
who, on this occasion saw the uniformed ranks, moving almost 
with the precision of seasoned soldiers all in step, and well aligned 
to their assigned positions, to such a man who had been granted the 
privilege to see these men on both occasions there was but one 
word to express his feeling — "Marvelous" — and but one phrase to 
explain the marvel — "It is the spirit of awakened America!" 

The contingents which had come in September had brought 
all units of the Division, except certain special services, such as 
ammunition and supply trains, up to about 70 per cent, of their 
authorized war strength. Such was the progress made by the 
continual round of drills by day and schools by night, that by the 
latter part of October and the first of November, battalion and 
regimental formations were becoming almost of daily occurence and 
occasionally, just to show that we were beginning to realize that 
there were some larger military units, a brigade parade, review or 
inspection was held. In fact so fast had been the progress that the 
Division was fast assuming the appearance of a united whole rather 
than an assemblage of disjointed parts. It began to feel its own 
power and strength as a strong man does when recovering from a 
long sickness. It realized that the time was fast approaching when 
it would consider itself fit to take its place upon the battle line. 
Its spirit was much the same as that of the mouse which had come 
across a glass of rare old wine in a store room and had imbibed 
freely. As the effects of the fiery liquor began to course through its 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp Dix 25 

veins the mouse reared itself upon its hing legs and let forth a chal- 
lenge, "Whoopee, bring on that cat." So it was with the division, 
it began to feel its power and feeling, stretched itself and said, 
"Where are they? Bring on the Huns!" 

Such we were at the first of November and then the blow fell. 
This blow was the first great transfer of men to organizations out- 
side the division. Some men were destined for immediate overseas 
service and others to make good deficiencies in National Guard 
Divisions that were to go overseas as soon as their ranks were filled. 
This was followed by others with almost heartbreaking frequency, 
until in December and January, companies throughout the camp, 
which had in November boasted as high as 175 men, were reduced 
to less than 50. At the time it was hard to bear to see such an 
organization as the division had come to be, shot to pieces and 
scattered to the four corners of the earth. 

The spirit and enthusiasm of officers and men suffered a severe 
shock and it was hard to be reconciled to the fact that stern neces- 
sity made such severe measures necessary. As time has healed a 
few of the bruises that we suffered we realize that it was all for the 
best, and that, even at that early date, we were already helping to 
fill in the details of the larger picture and should not have been too 
narrowly confined to the one small section that our Division repre- 
sented. Men, were needed at the front at once, even before our 
own larger unit, as such, was equipped and ready to go, and those 
with the larger vision of the entire picture must needs take the 
materials where they found them to fill in those portions which 
necessity demanded should be completed at once. Thus we may 
console ourselves that at the beginning, even as at the end, the 
Lightning Division rose to the occasion when called upon. The 
effect of these wholesale transfers upon the spirit of the Division 
was something like that of the gambler who had been suffering 
heavy losses and when asked by a friend if he was broke replied 
"No, not broke yet, only a little bent." 

The Division spirit, manifest from the first, recovered from 
the little bending it had received by reason of losing so many of 
its original members and throughout the winter months showed 
itself in bringing to such a state of perfection the training of those 
who remained that in the spring, when new increments came in 
great numbers, every man of them was in himself an instructor. 

Lest anyone obtain the impression from what has already 
been written, that every waking moment at Camp Dix was devoted 
to the stern lessons of the war god Mars, let us digress for a few 
moments and review some of those other activities, which, though 
more closely associated with civil life, still formed a very necessary 
part of our lives while we were learning the art of war. Early in our 
existence, those who were responsible for directing our destinie 



26 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

decided that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," and a 
generous amount of athletics, mass games, and play were inter- 
spersed with our sterner duties. 

An intra-divisional football tournament, in which teams from 
twelve independent units of the camp participated, was the first 
athletic event of a pretentious nature to engage our attention. No 
one who saw the 307th Field Artillery and the 311th Infantry fight 
each other to a 10-10 tie in their efforts to win the Division cham- 
pionship, can easily forget the sight of six thousand madly cheering 
soldiers, lining opposite sides of the field and each side vainly im- 
ploring their teams to put across the final punch that would mean 
victory. Following closely upon our own camp championship, 
teams representing the Division defeated the 76th Division from 
Camp Devens on November 17th, at Braves Field, Boston, and 
later, on the 1st of December, trailed the colors of the 79th Division 
in the dust of Franklin Field, Philadelphia, to the tune of 13-6. 
It was in this game that the 311th Infantry, representing the Light- 
ning Division, gave an example of that fighting spirit which later 
made them famous in the Argonne. With the score as stated above 
and two minutes yet to play, the 311th team found themselves 
upon their own one yard line with the ball in the enemy's possession 
and first down! Could any situation have been nore serious? But 
the 79th Division men found themselves up against the do-or-die 
spirit of the 78th. Four desperate plunges by the 79th failed to 
gain a yard and the 78th had the ball — had the ball and with it the 
inter-divisional championship of the northeastern camps. 

Following on the steps of football, basketball and track ath- 
letics held sway during the winter months. In the former, the 
309th Infantry carried off Divisional honors. In the latter we put 
a relay team into the field which won every race in which it com- 
peted. Its hardest opponent was the Boston Navy Yard team, but 
by winning from this team at Madison Square Garden in January, 
1918, the 78th men won the Army and Navy Championship. 

As the long winter months gave way to the bright sun of 
spring, all other sports faded into the background and America's 
national pastime came into its own. A division diamond was built, 
with grand stand and bleacher seats, just southeast from the Head- 
quarters group of buildings and arrangements made for an extensive 
schedule. In addition to teams in the two leagues which were 
formed, a division team was chosen from the best material in the 
camp. 

Our season was not far advanced when came our summons to 
duty overseas, and we put aside the bat and ball, the spiked shoe, 
and took up the rifle, bayonet and hand grenade. As we ring down 
the curtain upon or athletic activities, let us hope that some at least 
of those qualities of grit, loyalty and team play, of which the divi- 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp l)i.r 27 

sion gave such evidence in all its active service, were learned upon 
the cinder path, the baseball diamond, or fighting beneath the goal 
posts of the football field. As the men of the division had played 
so later they fought. 

One of the many problems that confronted the Division 
authorities from the very beginning, was the continual stream of 
visitors that almost daily, and especially on Saturdays, Sundays 
and holidays wended their way to camp. So great did this week- 
end traffic become that it was found necessary to require that all 
autos be parked without the limits of camp and the journey through 
camp made on foot. The points of interest in camp were so numer- 
ous and varied that, aside from the pleasure of seeing friends and 
relatives, few visitors went away without feeling amply repaid for 
any discomforts that the journey may have caused them. Points 
of special interest in addition, of course, to Johnny's or Willie's 
or Freddie's own particular company and barracks, were the en- 
trenched area, the gas chamber and dugout and the numerous 
bayonet runs. On drill days, these latter were objects of greatest 
interest and crowds always gathered to watch the practice and 
often consternation was visible in the countenances of our female 
friends as one of these latter saw "mamma's pet" grasp his rifle and, 
with determination, if not ferocity, depicted in his face, rush through 
the maze of trenches, scale the parapet, climb through the wire 
entanglements and with a howl of fiendish rage leap from the last 
embankment down upon an inoffensive sack of straw, made up per- 
chance to represent a German foe, transfix the latter with a ferocious 
jab of the terrible bayonet and as a finale to the gruesome spectacle 
place his foot upon the fallen foe and triumphantly withdraw the 
"reeking" ( ?) blade. 

To the various welfare societies and to the patriotism of the 
ladies of New Jersey is due the credit for the many attractions that 
assisted in filling the long winter evenings as well as Sundays and 
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Through the efforts of the 
different women's societies of New Jersey, soldiers clubs were estab- 
lished on all sides of the camp-- "The Haversack" and Woman's 
Suffrage Club in Wrightstown, "The Farmhouse Club" and the St. 
Georges Club at Point ville. In addition, clubs at a little greater 
distance from Dix were established in Pemberton, Mt. Holly and 
Trenton. Through the agency of the War Department Commission 
on Training Camp Activities, the old brick hotel in Wrightstown 
was taken over and made into a Simon-pure soldiers club with a 
committee of Doughboys from Camp Dix in entire charge. How- 
ever, from the viewpoint of entertainment and recreation for the 
vast number of men of the Division, the Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. 
regimental huts located in the different sections throughout the 
camp, provided by far the largest part of all the work done by wel- 




Sketch showing the Travels of 78th Division Infantry Regiments Through England 
and France. The dotted and numbered section 'of map represents France. 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp Dix 29 

fare agencies. Here the men gathered for letter writing and reading 
as well as for nightly moving pictures and other forms of entertain- 
ment, both local and professional talent. 

Two other enterprises, the camp library under the auspices of 
the American Library Association, and the Liberty Theatre, under 
control of the War Department Commission on Training Camp 
Activities, and it is thought the cycle of our social activities is 
complete. 

With our own theatre, moving picture houses, dance halls, 
libraries, hotels, railroad station, post office, local regimental stores 
or exchanges, electric light and telephone systems, newspaper, taxi 
service, and numbered streets and avenues, to say nothing of our 
own Military Police doing duty as traffic cops at crowded centers. 
Camp Dix, during the winter of 1917-18, with all these metropolitan 
perquisites certainly gave the impression of a small city sufficient 
unto itself in all that goes to make up the usual round of twentieth 
century life. 

It must not be thought that the winter months were given 
over to gayety alone. If one has gained such an impression, let him 
but ask of those who daily went out to work upon the entrenched 
area, of those of the Artillery that spent so many cold hours on the 
range, of those of the Infantry that daily made the long, cold 
marches out to and back from the infantry ranges, and of the many 
hours spent on the range ''squeezing" the trigger with chilled fingers 
and trying not to jerk or flinch. In spite of cold weather, and lack 
of men, training went on apace except for the recess during the 
holiday season, when 50 per cent, of the command went home for 
Christmas and the remainder for New Years. For those who 
remained in camp on Christmas Day, a huge community tree was 
provided. All welfare organizations participating, the Red Cross 
furnishing a present for every man in camp, and the Y. M. C. A. 
providing the 400 colored bulbs with which the tree was decorated. 
On Christmas Eve, with all soldiers in camp gathered at its base 
singing Christmas songs, the tree, which was kept illuminated every 
night of the holiday season, was lighted for the first time. As the 
many colored lights threw their cheerful rays upon the assemblage 
of radiant and happy faces, the scenes of war and carnage indeed 
seemed far removed and naught but "Peace on Earth, Good Will to 
Men" to reign everywhere throughout the World. 

In February, the final increment of the first draft arrived and 
training work was speeded up. Additional impetus and a touch of 
the real glamour of war was added, at this time, by the arrival of 
that grim, steel-elad monster fresh from the Western Front — the 
English tank "Brittania." Many were the thrills afforded us, from 
the first day when the tank turned turtle in trying to scale six feet 
of perpendicular frozen ice and snow-covered sand bank just north 



30 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

of the Hostess House, to the grand finale on the last day when the 
Brittannia majestically, as its name would seem to imply, ploughed 
its way through one of the many farm barns on the reservation. 
On successive days the tank strolled through the heavy forests on 
the hills bordering the entrenched area, overturning and crushing 
twelve inch trees in its wanderings, to the immense interest of the 
different regiments which were in turn given permission to witness 
the work. 

The climax came on the last day. Not far from Division 
Headquarters was one of the many substantially-built barns with 
which the camp was dotted. Permission to "attack" this barn was 
sought and granted and on the afternoon in question the entire 
camp turned out. Slowly the nose of the tank was brought against 
a corner of the barn, where resistance would be the greatest, and 
halted. Then the machinery was put in motion and to the accom- 
paniment of cracking beams and falling timbers the great engine 
disappeared from view only to emerge a few moments later at the 
opposite corner of the building. While the tank was grinding its 
way through a large grey squirrel rushed from one of the gabled 
ends, disturbed no doubt from its winter sleep by the cataclysm 
that was happening to its home and by a sight perhaps of the huge 
fire-spouting monster, that was causing the commotion. The terri- 
fied little animal rushed wildly once or twice back and forth along 
the ridge pole and finally launched itself off into space in one grand 
effort to reach safety in the protecting limbs of a nearby tree. 

Despite the contingents that came in February, the Division 
was considerably under required war strength and when, during 
the latter days of March news of the great Hun offensive began to 
reach us, none of the units of the command had much more than 
50 per cent, of their authorized numbers. At this time, it became 
evident that if American assistance was to arrive in time, that 
time had almost struck and 1918 must see a great Army of "Yanks" 
in France. Faced with this necessity, the draft machinery was 
thrown into high speed and with the first week in April, fresh assign- 
ments began to arrive in such numbers that by the middle of the 
month all units were well over strength, and the process of eliminat- 
ing the physically unfit was begun. At this time also, all manner 
of equipment commenced to arrive in vast quantities and Dame 
Rumor began to get busy. It was a certainty now that no whole- 
sale transfers would be made and that the Lightning Division at 
last had that personnel with which it would embark for Europe. 
With such a certainty as a stimulus, the impetus given to training- 
was almost inconceivable. The results of the long hours, spent in 
schools during the winter were manifest. Men arrived today, were 
classified, examined, immunized for typhoid and smallpox, clothed 
and equipped tomorrow, and on the next had taken their places in 



Forming the Division and Early Training at Camp Dix 31 

squads where they were to remain until the Grim Reaper began to 
take his toll in front of Thiaucourt. April was a hectic month for 
Camp Dix and training, especially target practice, and equipping 
went on at a feverish pace, nor did the persistent rumor of imme- 
diate oversea service lag behind the other activities. Every day 
brought forth not merely one but a great galaxy of conflicting 
reports. But from the diverse activities, one thing was certainly 
deduced and that was the "Day" was not far distant and the "H" 
hour of our departure was about to strike. 

The end of April found the excitement little, if any, abated, 
and when on the 6th of May the Advance Party of officers from the 
Division quietly slipped out of camp, certainty became doubly 
sure. Instead of now being a matter of months or weeks, the wait- 
ing time was estimated by some to be a matter of days, and by more 
optimistic ones, a mere matter of hours. However, days came and 
went, the issuing of equipment and the packing and marking of 
boxes continued and "D" day was not yet. Then at last the "Secret 
and Confidential" orders went out that we had been placed under 
the orders of the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, 
Hoboken, and all knew that the long period of waiting was at an 
end. The long weary months of training on this side were a thing 
of the past. At last, with all the adventurous spirit of youth we 
were about to embark upon the Great Adventure. On Friday, 
May 17th, all conjecture was set aside, all drills had ceased, and on 
this date Camp Dix was closed to visitors, a necessary procedure 
lest any information of our time and place of sailing might find its 
way into unworthy hands. In order to keep as many people as 
possible away on the last days, no tickets were sold by railroads 
leading into Camp Dix. Did this keep grieved and tearful friends 
and relatives away? Ask any one of the many people who remem- 
ber Wrightstown and the environs of Camp Dix on Saturday and 
Sunday, the 18th and 19th of May; tickets to Dix were not avail- 
able — no, but tickets to Trenton and neighboring towns were, and 
then there was the ubiquitous automobile. On these two days. 
none entered Camp Dix, and except on official business none 
departed. On Sunday, the scenes in Wrightstown were almost 
indescribable with the frantic relatives come for one last, long 
farewell and unable to get into camp. During the 18th and 19th, 
companies and battalions were quietly slipping out of camp, .some to 
Boston, some to New York, some to Philadelphia, where they 
embarked, most of the transports to rendezvous later at Halifax 
before the last lei;' of the journey over was begun. In the wee small 
hours of the morning of the 20th of May, Headquarters Troop and 
Division Headquarters entrained for Philadelphia, and the 78th 
Division was on its way to add its strength to that ever increasing 
band of crusaders, the American Expeditionary Forces. 



32 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

We had come together at Camp Dix from the four corners of 
the country, we had trained at Camp Dix. we had grown to love it 
as our home, and now it was to know us no more until that time one 
year hence, when, with our work accomplished and our destiny 
fulfilled, we should return to the place of our birth, filled with the 
consciousness that we had successfully carried out our mission and 
that those long months of training had not been in vain. 



CHAPTER II. 



ON THE HIGH SEAS AND TRAINING WITH BRITISH. 




• HE LAST few days in Dix will live long in the memory 
Sf* of all. "Secret and Confidential" orders, to he complied 
with immediately, showered upon the various Head- 
quarters; there was a mad scramble to outfit the last 
draft details who were reporting from other camps; the 
transfer to the Depot Brigade of men unfit for overseas 
' S^p J duty, helped the confusion; and the making out of 
alphabetical Embarkation Lists (in nine copies, all 
"caps") kept the company and detachment clerks from 
obtaining any needless sleep. The various changes rung 
on the marking of Identification Tags; the midnight roll-calls; the 
baggage lists, and the continual cheek of equipment; the last minute 
inspections — the "jam" of these proved a nightmare for all. It 
seemed utterly impossible to comply with all the regulations 
imposed, and yet turn over the areas in hi condition and on schedule. 
But the job was done. 

Very quietly the Division melted out of ("amp Dix, and drew 
away in separate detachments for the embarkation points — some 
to Boston, some to New York, and some to Philadelphia — where a 
curious assortment of transports awaited our coming. 

Of course there was more confusion. The new army was 
unacquainted with "below decks" and the idiosyncrasies of slung 
hammocks, and the messing arrangements. What to do with 
equipment threatened to become a serious problem; but like so 
many other emergencies, the actual accomplishment proved more 
simple than the anticipation, and within a few days, namely. May 
23rd to 27th, the seventeen transports which were to be included in 
our convoy, had assembled in Halifax Harbor, laden with troops, 
awaiting orders to steam away on their long hazardous journey 
together. Not all of the transports carrying parts of the Division 
were assembled at Halifax. Some of the faster ones sailed direct 
from the port of embarkation to England without naval escort. 
Many of the men had their first glimpse of the horrors of war 
while the ships were at anchor in Halifax Harbor. The shore line 
for nearly a mile, from water edge to the top of the hills in back of 
the city, were blackened ruins, due to a fearful explosion which 
occurred a few weeks prior to our arrival, caused by a hospital 
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having rammed a steamer laden with munitions of war. 

By this time we had become accustomed to our ships, accus- 
tomed to the fact that we had a week's police ahead of us to make 
them habitable, and the majority of us were even acquiring ;i 
certain amount of sea-legs and could joke about the condition of our 
less fortunate companions. 

As suddenly as we had been assembled, the ships early one 
morning pulled anchor and drew out to sea and there began the 
long, slow voyage across the Atlantic. New regulations came 
thick and fast. No smoking at night; no lights at night; nothing 
to be thrown overboard; assorted fire and boat station drills; and 
for the various headquarters clerks, an impressive series of alpha- 
betical lists and reports which served to keep the typewriters clogged 
as usual. Censorship was established, and the viewpoint of the 
army in general on the conduct of the war, the activities of the 
division, the opinion of the officers was learned at first hand; until 
the restrictions of the censorship became known and we found that 
our correspondence from then on was to be limited to the weather 
and the fact that we were well. 

Within a few days the men were becoming restless and light 
drills and calisthenics were instituted — more for the purpose of 
passing the time than for the actual physical good that could be 
gained on a rolling deck and a rolling stomach. 

Where we were; where we were going; how long it would take— 
of all these we knew nothing. We were cut off absolutely from 
contact with the world and the war, because the use of our wireless 
was forbidden, and such information as might have been gathered 
from the radio was kept secret. We were "on our way!" 

The interest of all hands was keyed up when, on May 31st, 
the convoy was met by a flotilla of our Allied destroyers and "sub" 
chasers; these assured us that we must be approaching some coast 
and our curiosity became keener for the sight of the "subs" regard- 
ing whose activities the ships' officers and crews had taken pains to 
cheer our evenings. Already we had been warned that we were in 
the "Danger Zone," and guards were almost over-instructed to 
judge by the innumerable phantom '•subs" reported, but the activity 
was well repaid. 

In late afternoon of June 2nd, the S. S. "Beltana." which car- 
ried the 310th Infantry, less 3rd Batallion and the Machine Gun 
Company, suddenly put her helm "hard-a-starboard." By a 
margin of 200 yards, she just succeeded in missing an inquisitive 
sub whose periscope had cut the water dead ahead. Instantly, the 
two Allied torpedo boats pirouetted and the ship shuddered under 
the impact of the depth bombs they dropped in chase of the Boche. 
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pened to be fixed on the spot, saw the how of the '"sub" lurch up and 
slide hack out of sight. Occasionally thereafter, the long, lean 
arrows on the bridges of the torpedo boat destroyers would swing 
suddenly and there would be a rush to spot the location of the "sub" 
to which they were pointing. Between 5 P. M. and 7 P. M., some 
forty depth bombs were exploded, every ship in the convoy feeling 
the effects of each explosion, but we carried on to our destination, 
which we now knew was England. 

Glorious weather greeted our arrival on European shores, 
during the first week of June, 191S. The Infantry Regiments and 
Division Headquarters landed in England and assembled at Folk- 
stone. The Artillery Regiments crossed the English Channel and 
landed on French soil at the Port of Le Havre, and then proceeded 
to Camp de Meucon, near the City of Vannes, in the Department of 
Morbihan, where for eight weeks they were introduced to all the 
intricacies of the famous "Scrixante Quinze" (French 75 Mm. (inns) 
and other artillery pieces and their technique. 

With the first week in June, the Division (less Artillery) was 
passing through England — some of the units via Southampton, some 
via London, and others via Liverpool; all enroute for Folkstone and 
thence to Calais. The few days gave us an insight into British 
customs and exchange, and what was far more important, relieved 
us of our "sea-legs." To the majority of us who had never been in 
England, the country seemed almost miniature — houses and railway 
equipment especially appearing as if the product of some giant's 
toyshop. 

The country outside the play villages through which we 
passed, was a joy to look at, after the sand of ('amp Dix. We 
seemed more like visitors on a Cook's tour, bound on a sight-seeing 
trip — for there was nothing visible of war. True, there were few 
men to be seen, but their absence was nowhere near as striking as 
we were to see later in France. 

Folkstone proved a second Atlantic City; and if it had not 
been for the faint thunder of the guns across the straits and our 
occasional formations, the Boche might still have been .'5,000 miles 
away and New York available for another week-end pass. The 
little there was to do, we enjoyed to the full. We were in for a 
"rest." and we took our leisure like gentlemen until it should please 
the British to send us on our way across the channel to France. 

Orders came suddenly, directing the movements of the 
elements of the Division. Under secret instructions, units moved 
to assigned landing points and there embarked under the surveil- 
lance of French and British destroyers. The run across the straits 
was accomplished without casualties, or even the excitement of 
depth bombs or sinking German subs, and we landed at Calais, 




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where we were quartered in "Rest? Camps," No. (! Easl and No. 
West. 

Here we came under the supervisory control of the British 
and we found them remarkably easy to co-operate with. They 
had eliminated paperwork to an extraordinary degree, and within 
a few days time we had disposed of our barracks bags, changed our 
American rifles for British Enfields and "gone through gas." Mack 
in Dix we had accustomed ourselves to the necessity of many para- 
graphed orders, and it was at first startling to see the ease with 
which the British led us about in charge of guides acting under 
verbal orders. Yet mistakes were unknown; each guide had his 
instructions and so complicated a matter as the turning in of salvage 
was completed by the units each in a half day's time. 

Certainly our supply officers must have shed many a bitter 
tear as they saw the huge piles of shoes, blankets, overcoats and 
socks from which we were relieved. Compliance with War Depart- 
ment orders in the States had equipped each soldier with sufficient 
clothing, etc.. for a winter's campaign. Packs were now of a normal 
size — but were we ever again to see what we had considered our own 
outfit? We were told it was slated for storage and that "later on" 
our barracks bags would be returned with our personal belongings 
intact. 

The Rest Camps themselves reminded us largely of Dix. 
There was the same sand, and the same consequent difficulty in 
keeping the rifles clean. The food had a different flavor, bul was 
still of the "army" variety. 

Calais showed signs of the nearness of war. There was 
frequent evidence of bombing and "abris" were everywhere avail- 
able. Both the British and French were using the port for the 
forwarding of supplies and consequently the Boche made a point 
of air-raiding the city at frequent intervals. Actual damage was 
slight except to an occasional house, hut the effect (as the Boche 
intended) was to keep the nerves of the populace on edge. The 
soldiers, however. French. American. Canadian, and Australian, 
took the raids as larks, and keenly enjoyed the work of the anti- 
aircraft guns. 

As suddenly as we had been moved from England, we were 
now moved into what was to become our Training Area, centered 
about Nielles-Les-Blequin, hack of Ypres, with the Second British 
Army. Here the Division found itself in a beautiful rollng country, 
all under cultivation and absolutely untouched by war. A more 
perfect or more ideal location could not have existed. There was 
available for each of the units, suitable drill fields where intensive 
instruction now became the order of the day. Training cadres of the 
Northumberland Fusileers. the 1 11 h Highland Infantry, and the 
15th Roval Scots took over the work of coaching us in our training 



40 History of the Seventy -eighth Division 

and because these famous British Regiments had been through the 
earlier years of the war, we drank in eagerly all they had to give us. 

In the infantry regiments, the men were broken up into small 
groups, each under an N. C. O. or private, and vigorously instructed 
in British methods and manual. We had British arms, British 
ammunition, British gas masks, and were gradually acquiring 
British equipment. On every hand there seemed ample evidence 
that our future activities were to be in the British sectors only a 
short distance north. 

Officers and men eagerly absorbed the instruction. Of course 
the training cadres apportioned to the division were insufficient to 
discriminate between ranks as to instructor and the instructed, but 
there was no thought of the incongruity of the situation. Our 
training in the British area was carried out in accordance with sched- 
ules prescribed by our own General Headquarters, and all functions 
of command were exercised by us, the British merely acting as 
general advisors and instructors. 

In addition to the instructions given on the drill fields, details 
of officers and men were constantly called for special training among 
the British and American Schools already established. Each 
branch and arm of service must develop its specialists, and to that 
end the officers and men studied every aspect of militarism — from 
the elementary map reading classes on up to the General Staff College 
at Langres. There were schools in Musketry, schools in Lewis 
Gun, and schools in Rifle and Hand Grenade; there was our own 1st 
Corps Schools at Gondrecourt, and the British Machine Gun School 
at Cernois; there were schools for Cooking, schools for Gas Defense; 
and schools for the use of British rations. 

The latter, in fact, became a necessity. In the British issue, 
there was a preponderance of tea, jam, and cheese on which the 
English soldiers seemed to thrive in a thorough manner. But our 
men were accustomed to the meat and vegetable diet of Camp Dix 
days, and looked on these rations as luxuries and not as substantial 
food. Fortunately, we were eventually able to secure additional 
issues to meet American appetities, and the tea was eliminated 
except when visiting with the British. 

Training proceeded with splendid spirit. 

We were close enough to the war to bring home to all that we 
were at last actually a part of the Allies, preparing to do our share, 
although our exact purpose in that particular area was shrouded in 
the usual mystery. In a general sense, we were acting as a reserve 
division for the British, and it was "understood" that we might be 
used to help stop any drive that would be made by the Boche. 

British detachments were constantly moving forward and 
back through the area; and the nearness of the war was further 
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42 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

being regularly sent forward on special four-day tours of the front 
line, to observe the methods of fighting and to accustom them to 
trench procedure. The trips were excellent for the morale of all, 
as it intensified the necessity for careful drilling in the essentials 
the British were working so strenuously to inculcate in us. Officers 
and men alike actually worked with the British troops on these 
occasions, occupying the trenches, undergoing the usual shell-fire, 
and being fortunate enough to take part in some of the raids pulled 
off. 

Casualties were limited to very few — Corporal Smith of the 310th 
Infantry being killed, and Major Abernathy and Major Gossman 
suffering wounds from which they both later recovered; but the 
practical experience gained through these tours was of inestimable 
value to the division. 

For the first time since being overseas, the Division was 
receiving mail; we had assimilated the various regulations on censor- 
ship and the scattered headquarters were snowed-in, under the 
pent-up effusions of the average American far from home. The 
Y. M. C. A. also was beginning to show interest in our welfare — 
and in general, the division was settling down to the business in 
hand — of preparing for whatever part we were to undertake as our 
share of the war. 

As part of the regular training schedules, terrain and liaison 
exercises by regiments, brigades and division were held, where open 
warfare conditions were simulated. The work entailed con- 
siderable marching for some of the infantry, and the 309th Infantry 
especially seemed fated for "hikes" that might have hardened them 
for another march to the sea. The exercises were invariably under 
the guidance of umpires who arrived at unexpected moments, and 
took a keen delight in assuming sudden situations that tried the 
skill and quickness of the various commanders. A touch of realism 
was added one day when an actual Boche plane dropped down in 
the "'sector" of the 309th Infantry, and Division Headquarter's 
was treated to a laugh when the message added: "This is not 
imaginary." 

Target practice was continuing regularly, including the long 
ranges, which necessitated extensions of the existing target ranges 
and construction of new ones, and because ammunition was plen- 
tiful the men were rapidly improving the ability to shoot straight and 
accurately. There were occasional inspections and reviews for 
General Pershing, and General Sir Douglas Haig, and also for the 
Duke of Connaught, at which we carried our colors, much to the 
amusement of the visiting British officers. 

We were learning a new vocabulary. By now we had accus- 
tomed ourselves to "indents on Supply," and "D. A. D. O. S." and 
"A. A. Q. M. G.," and the "D. D. I. W. T.," chits were a matter 



On the High Seas and Training with British 43 

of every day occurence, and it became a simple matter to "demand 
on" the S. 0. for whatever we imagined we needed. Even our 
higher organizations had been divided into the obscure "G's," 
which trained us, fed and clothed us; armed and forearmed us, and 
planned our actions. 

Our transport was entirely British in every detail, and the 
N. C. O.'s who delivered the limbers, etc., to us remained long- 
enough to inculcate the valuable lesson of taking care of the equip- 
ment. Our supply companies, almost doubled in size, were now 
divided into "Transport" and "Supply." We had established 
proper "dumps" for the necessary distribution of food and equip- 
ment, and were learning the meaning of "salvage." 

There was nothing that we did not learn to "salvage;" grease 
drippings, horseshoes, broken belts and cartridge clips — everything 
was "salvageable." The officers, too, profited by the edicts and 
with a feeling of mingled joy and sorrow packed up their white 
shirts and separate cuffs, their bath-tubs and water buckets, camp 
chairs and cots, and consigned them to the care of Messrs. Cox 
& Co., who claimed to be able to take care of them for a "nominal" 
sum. Just how nominal this sum was, we were not to learn until 
months later when we attempted to clear our luggage. But that 
is another story. 

Just to the west of us lay Boulogne-sur-Mer, and as our train 
touched its outskirts on our way into the area the town impressed 
a number with its desirability. Consequently, it was small wonder 
that passes were demanded on account of "urgent business" at 
Boulogne. Of course there was no means available for transport, 
but the Supply Trains made regular trips. 

On July Fourth, the Engineer Regiment and the Pioneer 
Platoons from the infantry regiments were sent forward into the 
British Reserve Lines in the vicinity of Oudezeele. Here the men 
worked on the organization of the line between Yerdrel and the 
Bois d'Olhain, and it was understood that the division would shortly 
occupy the sector. In fact orders had actually issued, and the 
several unit commanders concerned had completed their recon- 
naissances when instructions were received directing a move south- 
ward. 

Our move was to the St. Pol Area, back of Arras, and was 
made in view of the altered strategic situation affecting the Allies 
in our immediate front. Here we were attached to the First British 
Army, and our training continued, still under the supervision of 
cadres assigned to the Division. To our previous work was added 
range practice with automatic rifles and machine guns. 

Our new area was what was known as a "staging area" and 
was nowhere near so delightful as that we had just left, but appar- 
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heavy guns boomed and we were constantly treated to air fights 
between the observation balloons which fringed the horizon and 
the alert Boche planes. 

At all times we were under the surveillance of Boche and 
Allied planes — the Boche usually striving to keep in touch with all 
movements, and the Allies as determined that lie should learn 
nothing of value. The result was a frequent series of combats, both 
night and day. Moonlight evenings were invariably chosen for 
bombing parties, and the adjacent air squadrons were constantly 
on the qui rice for the droning sing-song of the German motors. 
The railhead at Tincques received considerable attention on such 
nights, and on two occasions. Division Headquarters at Roellecourt 
was selected for a target. Fortunately the damage — except to the 
landscape, was slight; the nearest approach to a direct hit being the 
partial demolishment of the gate to the chateau. 

On August 8th, King George of England made a visit to the 
Division. Elsie Janis also "inspected" us later on, and treated us 
to the refreshing sight of an American woman again. She was 
one of the very few theatrical stars who went abroad to entertain 
our troops. Despite a pouring rain, the men stood and listened 
eagerly to "Today is Monday" and "Over Here," and then marched 
cheerfully back to their billets, satisfied that it was a good war. 

As part of the divisional training, the 156th Brigade occupied 
a reserve position on what was known as the "G. H. Q. Line," 
beginning on August 5th. The heavy rains, pitch dark nights, and 
muddy trenches proved admirable experience for what the 78th 
was later to encounter in the St. Mihiel and the Argonne, although 
at that time nothing was of course known of our future movements. 
In fact the general impression seemed to be that we were to be 
brigaded with the British troops — if not actually absorbed by them 
as replacements — and our one fear was the possibility of losing our 
American identity. We knew that American forces had been in 
action, but we knew also the crying need of the British for replace- 
ments and the agitation then going on for their use of the Americans. 

For four years the British had been stopping the gap between 
the French and the Channel ports. During that time they had 
successfully opposed numerous German smashes against that line 
and their men were carrying on their share of the war with extra- 
ordinary cheerfulness, considering the colossal nature of their work— 
and the fact that additional trained forces were unavailable 
simply because they no longer existed. Under the circumstances, 
it was small wonder that the British High Command were demand- 
ing the infusion of new blood, and naturally looked to the Amer- 
icans. 

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room for a British Division which was assigned to occupy the 
Lnelers Area; and four days later the Division started for the 
American Sector— final assurance that our American identity would 
not be lost, and, what interested the enlisted men most, that we 
would once more be on our own rations. 

To the British the Division was indebted for practical training 
winch was of the greatest benefit to us, and we left them with a 
feeling of deep appreciation of their courtesy and fighting ability, 
and ot their splendid spirit of co-operation and comradeship. 



CHAPTER III. 



THE ST. MIHIEL OFFENSIVE 




>HE 1ST ARMY (U. S.) will reduce the St. Mihiel Salient." 
Such was the inspiring opening of the order which sent 
the 78th Division from its incompleted training to act as 
the First Corps Reserve in the great attack of September 
12, 1918. This order found the Division encamped around 
the town of Chatenois, about twenty kilometers east of 
Neufchateau. The order reached division headquarters 
September 8th, and gave the key to the wanderings of the 
division since it had arrived in the American sector in the 
latter part of August. 

Those units of the division which had been in the British 
sector left there in high glee at the thought of going to the American 
area where imagination pictured things as incomparably better 
than in Flanders. The train ride in "Homines 40-Cheveaux 8" 
cars took about two days, in which some of the trains had a glimpse 
of Paris and of the Marne battlefield. The Marne itself was still 
littered with the wreckage of German pontoon bridges and the hills 
and river bottom of the valley were pitted with shell craters, fox 
holes and machine gun nests, while there was wire everywhere. 
The villages along the road had been badly pounded and there were 
many queer freaks of shell-fire all the way from Chateau Thierry to 
Epernay. The saddest sight of all was an occasional cross with a 
helmet hung on top and the inscription "Soldat Americain Inconnu." 
The division detrained after passing through Langres and 
Chaumont in the general area of Bourbonne-les-Bains, which was 
to be division headquarters. A long day's march was necessary for 
some units from the detraining point to the new billeting area, but 
the weather was excellent and the attitude of the French people, 
unworn by four years contact with troops of all nations was a very 
pleasing contrast to that of the war-weary, over-worked people of 
Flanders. The few days which the division spent in the Bourbonne 
area were occupied in resting up from the journey, issuing American 
equipment and preparing for terrain exercises under the direction 
of the 6th Corps Staff, to which the division was now attached, 
but which were never held because of sudden orders to move. The 
first stage of the move towards the front brought the division to the 
area around Bourmont, an interesting little town built on the top of 
an abrupt cliff rising from the Meuse River, crowned by a medieval 



50 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

monastery whose rounded terraces showed the tremendous labor 
which the old monks were willing to perform in order to get a patch 
of ground about ten feet wide. For those who had a chance to prowl 
around, it was interesting to see the caves through which Caesar's 
Legionaries had crept one night in order to attack the Gauls on the 
top of the hill and capture them by surprise, but it was undoubtedly 
more satisfying if the prowling extended as far as the sales-com- 
missary, where "boo koo" cigarettes and chocolates could be had — 
the first candy since landing in France, except for an insignificant 
supply at Bourbonne. While at Bourmont, orders were received 
transferring the division to the 1st Army Corps and ordering a 
move under cover of darkness to the area around Chatenois. This 
move was completed about September 6th. 

It is thus clear there had been more marching than training 
since reaching this beautiful section of old Burgundy and the 
weather had as a whole been delightful. Now once more the order 
went out to salvage excess equipment and baggage, and as usual a 
big pile of hitherto "indispensible" articles was left behind at 
Chatenois, where many a regretful doughboy could have been seen 
picking up some article which he thought he would like to carry 
along, only to drop it in order to pick up something else and finally 
throw it all away because it was too heavy to carry on his back. 
While at Bourbonne, the division Supply Train, which had been 
"lost'' somewhere in southwestern France rejoined the division and 
caught up with about a dozen sacks of mail which had been playing 
hide and seek with them for the past two months. 

All horse transport of the division set out after dark on the 
8th of September for a four nights' march, under command of 
Colonel Battle. Foot troops then enjoyed a rare thing — an extra 
day and a half of comparative rest. Division Headquarters mean- 
while was wrestling with the French method of preparing to move 
troops by motor trucks. Although we had used the simple and 
efficient British system of "lorry" movement, the methods of the 
"C. R. A." (Commission Regulatrice d' Automobile) were no more 
to be changed than the laws of the Medes and Persians, as the 
French method, with its apparent confusion and wealth of ges- 
ticulations and talk was ordered, and with ever increasing disregard 
of the time schedule, the rest of the infantry and machine gunners 
were packed into French trucks, driven by little Billiken drivers 
from Annam and rolled off during the afternoon of September 10th. 

The Artillery Brigade had already moved from Camp de 
Meucon, near Vannes in Brittany, to the St. Mihiel region and had 
gone into action in support of the 90th Division between Pont-a- 
Mousson and Fey-en-Haye on August 26th. 

The movement north along the main highway through the 
fortress of Toul, with ever increasing strictness in regard to the 



52 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

prohibition of lights (despite the fact that it was raining half the 
time) and with occasional jams and accidents, made more exasper- 
ating or ludicrous by the fact that neither drivers nor passengers 
could understand each other, lasted all night. Most of the troops 
reached their destinations in the Bois de-la-Cote-en-Haye before 
daybreak, but the 310th Infantry, the 307th Machine Gun 
Battalion, with its "Fighting Fords," and part of the Sanitary 
Train, were forced to camp in the woods alongside the roads where 
daylight found them. The wet and disagreeable day of the 11th 
was spent in these woods with Division Headquarters moving from 
Rosieres-en-Haye to Rogeville at noon. During the night of the 
11th, the 156th Brigade moved over the muddy, torn-up roads 
through the pitch black night to the Bois de-la-Rappe, while the 
155th Brigade and the other units moved over to the Bois de-Greny. 
It was in these positions, left just a few hours before by the Marines 
of the 2nd Division and other troops, that the division saw and 
heard the tremendous four-hour bombardment which prepared the 
way for the assault at 5 o'clock in the morning of September 12th. 

The entire division was not used in the actual reduction of the 
salient because, as is well-known now, the assaulting troops sur- 
prised the Germans by the suddenness of their attack, broke 
through the weak (German) 77th Reserve Division and reached 
their final objective before night and almost a day ahead of the 
schedule. Meanwhile the Germans scuttled out of the salient at 
full speed, wondering all the time why the Americans did not push 
right through the Hindenburg Line as they very easily could have 
done at one time during the day. All troops of the division were, 
however, kept "alerted" and ready to go forward on very short notice. 

The first visible fruits of the victory were long columns of 
prisoners, looking happy rather than otherwise, bound for the 
1st Army Corps prisoner cage at Saizerais. The number of 
prisoners became so large in the afternoon that Companies 
"E" of the 312th and "I" of the 311th Infantry were sent to 
Saizerais as provost guards and later to escort the prisoners 
to Pagny-sur-Meuse. At about the same time, Company "A" of 
the 309th Infantry was ordered to Rosieres-en-Haye as a fatigue 
detail at the Corps ammunition dump. Late on the 12th, it became 
evident to higher authorities that the entire success of the assault 
might be lost in the event of a counter-attack, because the condi- 
tions of the roads near and across the four-year-old "No Man's 
Land" was so bad. The 303rd Engineers were, therefore, detached 
and put to work making roads under the orders of theiCorps 
Engineer. While on this detached service, they suffered f several 
casualties from enemy guns and some of the men made their 
acquaintances with the devilish ingenuity which the Huns*showed 
in constructing "man-traps." 



54 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

The really interesting information for the 78th Division on 
that day was the warning order from the 1st Army Corps that 
"upon the arrival of the attacking divisions on the 'Army Objec- 
tive," the position now held by the 2nd and 5th Divisions and the 
left brigade of the 90th Division on the Corps Front, will become 
the 'Army Line.' 

"The 78th Division will be charged with the defense of this 
position." 

The real excitement, however, began about 11 o'clock at 
night, when a hurried telephone call from Corps Headquarters 
started the whole 150th Brigade off for the front line to reinforce 
the 2nd Division, supposedly sustaining a heavy counter-attack. 
When the advance "agents" of the brigade reached Loge-Mangin, 
they found the 2nd Division ignorant of any counter-attack and 
sore to think that any body believed they would need assistance if 
there had been an attack, so the brigade was halted with its leading 
elements just south of Thiaucourt, where some of the troops 
watched the fighting and others were commandeered to help rebuild 
the road from Fay-en-Haye through Regnieville and on toward 
Thiaucourt. At nightfall on the 13th, the Brigade was sent back 
to the Bois de Bouchot and the Bois de Hacquemont, but orders 
came shortly after the troops had bivouacked to go forward again 
through Limey to Remnauville, to a position on the south side of 
the Bois de Euvezin. For practically twenty-four hours, the 
Brigade was on the road and covered in that time thirty-one kilo- 
meters over roads choked with transport, and what had once been 
roads through the old "No Man's Land," but which now were no 
better than ploughed fields. The explanation of the "counter- 
attack" was later declared to have been that a telephone operator 
misinterpreted a minor rectification of the line to permit artillery 
fire with a margin of safety for a forced retirement and going off 
"half-cocked," spread the "news" all the way back to Corps Head- 
quarters. 

The inarch of the 150th Brigade was not lost, however, 
because on the night of the 13th and 14th, this brigade and the rest 
of the division moved up to the Bois d'Euvezin and the outskirts 
of Limey in preparation for the relief. The 155th Brigade started 
off before dark on the 13th and owing to change of orders by the 
Corps which had not reached Division Headquarters until after 
the brigade was under way, got into a "glorious" traffic tangle with 
the transport of the 2nd Division at Limey, when things were tied 
in a "true lover's knot" for an hour or two as a result. During the 
first night, the troops were very "windy" of gas and about fifteen 
separate and distinct gas alarms were spread from one end of the 
division to the other during the hours of darkness, to the destruction 
of all ideas of sleep and despite all the perfectly good instructions 



The St. Mihiel Offensive 



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HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS 

American K. F. 

14 September, 1918. 
16 Hours 
FIELD ORDERS 

No. 53. 

Map: COMMERCY— 1 :80,000. 

1. The 78th Division will relieve the following units: 

2d Division (less Artillery Brigade) on night 15/10 September, 1918. 
5th Division (less Artillery Brigade) on night 16/17 September, 1918. 

2. The details of the relief will be arranged by the C. G's. 2d Division and 5th Division for the 
sectors occupied by their respective Divisions. 

3. The preliminary reconnaissances necessary to carry out the above reliefs will be made as 
follows : 

In the sector of the 2d Division on the night 14/15 September, 1918, and in the sector of the 5th 
Division on the night 15, 16 September, 1918. 

4. Care will be taken by all commanders to turn over all maps, orders, photos, etc., which pertain 
to the sector. 

5. One General Staff Officer from the G-l and one from the G-3 section and one staff officer from 
each Brigade, Regimental and Battalion headquarters relieved will remain with the corresponding head- 
quarters of the relieving unit for 24 hours after command passes. 

6. Command will pass to the C. G. 78th Division as follows: 

2d Division Sector 16, September. 1918. at 10:00 hours. 
5th Division Sector 17, September. 1918, at 10:00 hours. 

7. P. C. 78th Division: LOGE MANGIN. 
Axis of liaison: Present axis of the 2d Division. 

8. The 2d Division upon being relieved will proceed by marching to the ANSAUYTLLE-ROY- 
AUMEIX area. In addition to the roads in the present 2d Division Sector, the LIMEY-FLIREY- 
ANSAUYILLE-ROY.U MEIX road, the NOYIAXT-MINORYILLE-ANSAUVILLE road and the 
MINORYILLE-ROYAUMEIX road are placed at the disposal of the C. G. 2d Division for this move- 
ment. 

9. The 5th Division, upon being relieved, will proceed by marching to the DOMEVRE region. 
All roads in the present 2d and 5th Divisional areas are at the disposal of the C. G. 5th Division for 
this movement. 

By command of Major General Liggett: 



Maun Craig, 

Chief of Staff. 



DISTRIBUTION 

C. G. 1st Army G-3 

C. G. 1st A. C. Chief Corps Artillery 

C. G. 4th A. C. Chief Air Service 

C. G. 2d Division (5) < hief Engineer 

C. G. 5th Division (5) Chief Signal Officer 

C. G. 78th Division (5) Chief Ordnance Officer 

C. G. 89th Division < hi.f Quartermaster 

C. G. 90th Division < 'hief Surgeon 

G-l A. P. M. 

G-2 



56 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

on gas alarms and how they should be given, which the division 
had been receiving during the last three months from "Scotty" 
Howieson of the "Black Watch" — and his disciples, the Gas Officers. 
Next day there was plenty of interest in looking over the German 
lines inside the Bois d'Euvezin, hunting for souvenirs and finding 
the dead Boche. Here the men also made the acquaintance of a 
Boche helmet trap and one "outfit" learned the reason for the 
existence of "potato-mashers," when an "expert" in fireworks 
decided they were a new form of roman candles, pulled the string 
and whirled one around his head for a little 4th of July celebration. 

Division Headquarters opened up in the ruins of Limey at 
noon on the 14th and the next day the three infantry companies 
which had been on special duty and the Engineer Regiment rejoined 
the command there. Late on the 14th, the division received 
the order which it had been impatiently awaiting.* The relief 
of the 'ind Division, less artillery by the 155th Infantry Brigade, 
was ordered for the night of the 15th-16th, and the relief of 
the 5th Division, also less its artillery by the 156th Infantry 
Brigade, for the following night. The details of the reliefs were 
arranged the next day by the generals concerned and the necessary 
reconnaissance made. Battalion and Company commanders of the 
155th Brigade went up to Thiaucourt to look over the front and 
the positions they were to move into. There they saw their first 
freshly gathered Boche prisoners and the American wounded coming 
back to the aid stations, but they themselves went forward with 
guides from the Marines to reconnoitre the first line. The posi- 
tions were generally in the woods, the woods were under shell fire 
and nobody seemed particularly anxious to go prowling around 
the Bois de la Montagne and the Bois de Hailbat in order to show 
them just where the Marines had their fox holes, so that after an 
interesting visit in which considerable (though rather vague) infor- 
mation about the location of positions and troops was gathered up, 
but far less than was necessary for the clock-like reliefs of which 
we had read in the instruction pamphlets, the 78th Division officers 
returned to their own units. The next day the officers of the 156th 
Brigade had a somewhat similar experience with the front line of 
the 5th Division. 

It was exciting work to move a green division into a new and 
unorganized sector just won from the enemy and take over the 
dangerous task of holding it while it was organized. But the 78th 
made the relief in such an efficient manner that General Liggett 
sent the following exceptional commendation dated September 
17th to General McRae: 

"1. I am directed by the Corps Commander to inform you 
that the taking over of the sectors of the divisions which you have 
*See F. O. No. 53 First Army Corps, 14 Sept., 1918. 



The St. Mihic! Offensive 57 



SECRET 



P. C. 78th Division, 

Ulli September, mis 
23 hours 



FIELD ORDER, 

No. 13. 

Maps: COMMERCE I 80, 

THIAUCOURT 1 50,000. 

1. Tin' 78th Division will take over the line now held by the 2nd and .3th Divisions, as indicated 
below: 

1.55th Brigade, (less 1 Battalion Infantry) relieves the 2nd Division, (less Artillery Brigade) on 
night of 15/16 September, 1918. 

156th Brigade, (less 1 Battalion Infantry) relieves 5th Division, (less Artillery Brigade) on night 
of 16/17 September, 1918. 

•i The details of the relief will he arranged by a conference between the Commanding Generals 
of the relieving units and the units to he relieved 

3. The preliminary reconnaissance necessary to carry out the above reliefs will he mad.- as follows 
Seetor now held by "2nd Division, on night 14 15 September. 1918. 

Sector now held by 5th Division, on night of 15, 16 September. 1918. 

4. All commanders will see that all maps, orders, photos, etc., pertaining to their sectors, are 
turned over to them by the commanders whom they relieve. 

5. One Staff Officer from each Brigade. Regimental and Battalion Headquarters relieved, "ill 
remain with the corresponding Headquarters of the relieving unit for twenty-four i-.'t hours after 
command passes. 

6. Command will pass to the Commanding General, 78th Division, as follows: 
■2nd Division Sector— 16th September. 1918. at 10:00 Hours. 
5th Division Sector— 17th September. 1918, al 10:00 Hours. 

7. Arrangements will In' made by unit commanders for guides to conduct units to I heir positions 
in the line. 

8. The Divisional Reserve, consisting of 307th Machine Gun Battalion, and one Battalion of 
Infantry from 155th Brigade, and one Battalion of Infantry from 156th Brigade. Lieut. Col. Galleher, 
309th Infantry, commanding, will assemble in the HOIS D'EUVEZIN. 

9. The axis of liaison will be the present axis of the 2nd Division. The necessity for the use of code 
in telephoning must be impressed upon all 

Hi. COMMAND POSTS as follows: 

P. C. 78th Division— LOGE MANGIN. 
Brigade Commanders will select tentatively, command posts for their sectors, and will notify the 
Division Commander of their selections 

By command of Major General McRae 

Harry N. Cootes, 

Chief of Staff. 



58 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

just relieved was, so far as he could learn, done in an orderly, well- 
directed manner. 

"2. The difficulties of taking over a normal sector are very 
great and a test of the efficiency of your staff, and the troops con- 
cerned in the movement. To have accomplished this under condi- 
tions of semi-open warfare as you have done is most creditable, but 
when there is further added the fact that your division is in line 
for the first time, the Corps Commander cannot help expressing 
his gratification, together with the prophecy that your command 
will give a good account of itself in this and future situations in 
which it will find itself. 

(Signed) Malin Craig, 

Chief of Staff." 

The relief was not made without exciting incidents, however, 
as in the 312th Infantry, when Major Butler, leading his battalion 
up to the front line in the pitch dark, found a German counter- 
attack in progress, and with the 311th Infantry, which relieved part 
of the 5th Division, after a vigorous German night attack had driven 
back the front slightly, and proceeded to restore the old line at once. 
Division Headquarters moved under Corps orders to Loge Mangin, 
and took over the former German battalion headquarters in that 
patch of woods. Command of the 155th Brigade sector passed to 
General McRae at 10.00 hours September 16th, and of the 156th 
Brigade sector the next day at the same time. The 7th Engineer 
Regiment was attached to the division until Sept. 20th to assist in 
the work of organization and particularly to complete the salvaging 
of German guns and the burial of the dead. Two artillery brigades 
were in support for a short time, but by the 19th, the 2nd Artillery 
Brigade had withdrawn to go to Champagne and the attack on 
Blanc Mont, while the 5th Artillery Brigade, under Brigadier 
General Flagler covered the whole sector. The division as a whole 
was thus at last where all American troops wanted to be — on the 
fighting front holding its own sector and ready to attack whatever 
turned up. 

Our own artillery brigade, the 153rd, meanwhile had been 
doing its full share with the 90th Division, which was now on the 
immediate right of the 78th, and it was not long before General 
Hearn visited Division Headquarters to renew old acquaintance- 
ships and to tell what the artillery brigade had been doing since its 
arrival in France. 

The artillery brigade had trained in Brittany until about 
the middle of August; then it moved into the Saint Mihiel region 
and on the 26th of August went into position in support of the 
90th Division, between Pont-a-Mousson and Fey-en-Haye. The 
location of part of the 309th Regiment was discovered by the Ger- 
mans almost at once and their positions were severely shelled. The 




These 



'.Nth l)i visit hi ordnance repair men tuned up tins captured German machine gun and used 
it for anti-aircraft work near THIAUCOURT, September, 1918 




Tin' Fifth French ( orps were on the left of the 78th Division in the final phase of the Meuse- 
Argonne Offensive. Veterans of four years 1 warfare and our men working together here 



60 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

308th F. A. men also were discovered while on the march and the 
severe shelling which they were subjected to, caused several 
casualties among the men and many among the horses. The old 
battery positions were abandoned on September 6th and the whole 
brigade moved forward to new positions nearer the enemy front 
line. The 308th F. A. and 307th F. A. took positions along the 
line from Pont-a-Mousson through Madures and Montanville 
towards Fey-en-Haye, with the 309th F. A. in support. These 
were the positions occupied on the night of the 11th and 12th, when 
the preliminary bombardment began. In order to conceal the fact 
of the changed positions from the enemy, no fire for adjustment 
had been permitted and the firing data for some batteries arrived 
at the battalion command posts as late as 10 o'clock on the night 
of the 11th. After firing the preliminary bombardment, the brigade 
put down its first rolling barrage at 5 o'clock in the morning and 
protected the victorious and vigorous advance made by the 90th 
Division infantry. This rolling barrage was afterwards the subject 
of general praise and comment by the infantry, who stated that it 
was clock-like in its precision and that they had no difficulty in 
advancing under it. 

By early morning on the 13th, observers reported that the 
enemy was out of range for the light regiments and it was found that 
even by depressing the trails and using maximum elevation the 
enemy could not be reached. New positions were at once selected 
and between the 14th and 16th, the entire brigade had moved up 
in front of the Bois-le-Pretre and facing Pagny-sur-Moselle. From 
then until the time the brigade left the sector, there was plenty of 
opportunity to practice all the artillery principles learned in training 
camps. 

The three weeks which were spent by the division in organ- 
izing the new front inside what had been the powerful Saint Mihiel 
Salient, is described in detail in the following chapter. 



CHAPTEB I\ 



THE LIMEY SECTOR 




HE FRONT which the division had taken over soon came 
to be known as the "Limey Sector." It was seven kilo- 
meters wide and was practically the front taken by the 
'2nd and 5th Divisions. The ground was hilly and rolling 
with many ravines and stretches of dense woods. The 
western half of the sector was cut diagonally across from 
southwest to northeast by the winding, precipitous valley 
of a small creek, called the Rupt de Mad. West of this 
stream our outpost at the end of the drive was located in 
the woods, "No Man's Land" was open and rolling, 
sloping upwards to the forward positions of the Michel Stellung, or 
Hindenburg Line, around Charey and Mon Plaisir Farm. The 
steep valley of the Rupt de Mad, the sides of which rose abruptly in 
places one hundred meters in less than three hundred, split the line, 
but this feature was not a serious weakness, because the loops and 
turns of the stream made it easy to control the gap. East of the 
Rupt de Mad the outpose zone and "No Man's Land" were both 
in woods so dense that passage was impossible for bodies of troops 
except along existing paths and roads. So far as the front line was 
concerned, the boundaries remained practically the same, but several 
changes were made in the back area limits for administrative con- 
venience. 

ORGANIZATION 
The mission of the division was to hold and organize this 
ground for defense while maintaining an aggressive attitude toward 
the enemy — or in other words, to "dig in and worry 'Fritz.' ' The 
"digging-in" was far easier to order than to do, for the only work 
of organization taken over was a partial line of "foxholes" on the 
front of the 155th Brigade while on the 156th Brigade front the 
trace of the first parallel in the line of principal resistance had been 
marked out, a map of the position partially prepared, and a large 
supply of captured tools and engineer material gathered by the 
5th Division. The ground itself was not favorable for digging, 
because after about a foot of soft top soil had been removed, lime- 
stone and shale or clay were usually found, which were very hard 
to work with the issue of "sugar spoons" and "toothpicks" which 
the infantry carried in their packs, while the captured tools were 
not nearly enough to go round. There was, however, the advantage 



The Limey Sector (>;$ 

in this hardness, that immediate revetment work was not necessary. 
The position was organized (see Field Order No. 15, 78th 
Division, 23rd September, 191S) into an "outpost zone," a "barrage 
zone" and a "main position of resistance." Tlie forward line of obser- 
vation groups was actually located from a point just west of the 
Charey-Xammes road along the northern edge of the Bois de la 
Montague, the Bois de Hailhat (including groups well up towards 
Rembereourt on the south hank of the stream), through the north 
era part of the Bois de Bonvaux and western part of the Bois de 
Hanido over to La Souleuvre Farm. The line of principal resistance 
was laid out along a counter slope from Xammes to the top of the Hupt 
de Mad just south of Jaulny, crossed the stream south of that town 
and ran slightly southeast along the northern side of the ridge to 
the northeast corner of the Bois Gerard and then over to Hill 361.4, 
which commanded that end of the sector. The barrage zone of 
not less than 600 metres depth ran between these two positions. 
The Hindenburg Line was on the high ground less than three 
kilometers from this line of principal resistance so that neither the 
outpost zone nor the barrage zone could be as deep as was desirable. 
Nor could this defect be remedied by falling back slightly, as the 
line of principal resistance was on and along the most important 
tactical ground between Xammes and the Moselle River. The 
outpost zone was. therefore, cramped up under the Hindenburg 
Line on an average of less than 1500 metres away. Practically 
the whole of both positions, outside of the woods, was under direct 
ground observation from the enemy's line, and since this sector of 
the new front was nearer the enemy's line than any other inside 
the old salient, the enemy made full use of the big advantage which 
this gave him. 

The infantry constructed all works in the outpost zone and 
organized there a system of strong points echeloned in depth, where 
by shifting occasionally to alternative positions, the worst of the 
shelling might be avoided. Both infantry and engineers worked on 
the main line of resistance. This position was even more exposed 
to enemy observation than the observation groups and suffered so 
severely from the harassing tire that work was done mainly at night 
until it was well advanced, but at times it had to be completely 
suspended because of the bombardment. The engineers did most of 
the wiring and the infantry most of the digging. When the division 
left the sector this first parallel was practically complete with some 
sandbag shelters — proof against 77 mm. shells- dug into the back 
walls, but no elaborate dugouts were built, no systematic camou- 
flage was carried out, and but little was done on communication 
trenches and other such construction characteristic of a highly 
developed trench system in position warfare. 



64 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

P. C. 78th Division, 

23rd September, 1918. 
SECRET 
FIELD ORDER, 

No. 15. 
Maps: COMMERCY— 1/80,000. 
THIAUCOURT— 1/50,00(1. 
CHAMBLEY 5-6—1/20,000. 
BOIS LE PRETRE— 1/20,000. 
MORT MARE— 1/20,000. 

PLAN OF DEFENSE 
OF LIMEY SECTOR HELD BY 
78th DIVISION. 

I. The LIMEY Sector is bounded as follows: 

WESTERN LIMIT:— CHAREY (exclusive) XAMMES (exclusive)— THIAUCOURT (inclusive) 
—LIMEY (inclusive)— NOVIANT (exclusive). 

EASTERN LIMIT:— Height 349.0— LA SOULEUVRE FME. (exclusive)— point 84.10— Point 
84.00 (800 meters East of VIEVILLE)— Point 83.90 (where road from VIEVILLE enters BOIS ST. 
CLAUDE)— along road South and Southeast to BOIS DE LA RAPPE (Point 88.78J— Point 89.62 
(one kilometer East of REGNIEVILLE)— Road fork at Point 94.34 (one kilometer North of MAMEY) 
— MARTINCOURT (exclusive)— TREMBLECOURT (inclusive). 

SOUTHERN LIMIT:— Main road from NOVIANT to TREMBLECOURT. 

II. (a) The 89th Division is holding the EUVEZIN Sector on our left, 
(b) The 90th Division is holding the MAMEY Sector on our right. 

III. The position to be held is divided into three zones: 

(a) THE OUTPOST ZONE. 

(b) THE BARRAGE ZONE. 

(c) THE MAIN POSITION OF RESISTANCE. 

(a) THE OUTPOST ZONE:— (Variable in depth according to the terrain and the tactical situa- 
tion) Will be held as follows from front to rear: 

1st. The line of observation groups. 

2nd. The support line of combat groups. 

3rd. The line of reserve groups. 

The function of the 6rst line groups is to observe the enemy and give timely warning of his 
approach in force. 

The function of the 2nd line groups is to repel minor attacks and to slow up and disorganize 
a serious offensive, thus giving time for the garrison of the main line of resistance to prepare foi the 
attack. 

The function of the 3rd line groups is to counter-attack automatically should the enemy gain 
a foothold in the 2nd line of groups. 

All three lines of groups will be dug-in, — the first in pits or shell holes; the second in strong 
points completely encircled by wire and placed in checkerboard formation, so as to be able to render 
mutual support; the third in trenches designed for shelter and defense, but so laid out as not to hinder 
a prompt advance to counter-attack. 

IT WILL BE NOTED THAT ONLY THE OBSERVA TUJN GROUPS ARE AUTHORIZ- 
ED TO MAKE ANY BACKWARD MOVEMENT. 

(b) THE BARRAGE ZONE:— Will be a zone not less than 600 meters in depth between the 
Outpost Zone and the Main Position of Resistance, which will be clear of our troops so that a barrage 



The Ldmey Sector 65 

may be laid in this zone without injury to our own troops in case tin' enemy infiltrates in. or Forces his 
way through tin- Outpost Zone. 

(c) THE MAIN POSITION OF RESISTANCE : — Will he that outlined on the accompanying 
map IT [SON THIS POSITION THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE DIVISION WILL FIGHT 
TO A FINISH. 

IV. (a) Brigade subsectors are assigned as follows: — 

155th infantry hkigaof;: 

WESTERN LIMIT: Western limit of the Divisional Sector. 

EASTERN LIMIT: REMENAIVILLE (inclusive)— BOIS 1)1 FOUR (inclusive; BOIS 
I) HEK'HE (inclusive)— Point 307.3 (exclusive)— Crossroads 3()<i.(i (inclusive)— HOIS DE BONVAI'X 
(exclusive)— REMBERCOURT (inclusive). 

156th INFANTRY BRIGADE: 
WESTERN LIMIT: Eastern limit of 155th Infantry Brigade subsector. 
EASTERN LIMIT: Eastern limit of the Divisional Sector. 

(b) Each Infantry Brigade (less one battalion of infantry) will hold its subsector with its regiments 
side by side. 

(c) Subject to the following limitations, the strength with which the various positions are held, 
is left to the discretion of the Brigade Commander. 

(1) The Outpost Zone will be held by not more than one-third nor less than one-quarter of the 
strength (in infantry and machine guns) of the garrison of the brigade subsector. 

(2) The Maiii Position will be held by the remainder of the strength (in infantry ami machine 
guns) of the garrison of the brigade subsector. 

(3) Not less than 50^, of the garrison of each position will be assigned the duty of automatically 
counter-attacking in case any part of the position is taken. 

(4) The Divisional Reserve, consisting of two battalions of infantry anil the 307th Machine Gun 
Battalion, is assigned the following Alert Position: 

Northwestern part of the BOIS DD FOUR. 

This Reserve will be prepared to march at any lime to the Alert Position. When ordered to 
the Alert Position, the Commanding Officer, Divisional Reserve will at once establish a chain of runners 
between his Alert P. C. and the Divisional P. C. 

The function of the Divisional Reserve is to reinforce the Main Position of Resistance, or to 
counter-attack in case the Position is entered by the enemy. 

(5) The placing of Machine Guns will be under the supervision of the Divisional Machine (inn 
Officer 

V. ARTILLERY:— 

(a) Approximately two-thirds of the Divisional Artillery will be placed between the line of Resist- 
ance and the Alert Position of the Divisional Reserve. Approximately one-third of the Divisional 
Artillery will be placed in rear of the Alert Position of the Divisional Reserve. 

(b) Field Artillery anil Heavy Howit7ers should be so placed that they can execute counter- 
preparation fire 1,500 to '2,000 meters in front of the Zone of Outposts. 

(c) The Artillery will co-operate in the defense, — first, by delivering a fire of counter-preparation 
with the maximum number of guns possible. This is the principal mission of the Artillery in defense. 
Second, by delivering a barrage fire in front of the Line of Resistance, in the Barrage Zone, and in front 
of the Zone of Outposts. 

VI. Details of Supply, Evacuation, etc., will be announced in Administrative Orders. 
VIII. Command Posts as follows: — 

P. C. 78th Division— LOGE MANGIN. 

P. C. Divisional Artillery— BOIS DES SAULX. 

P. C. 155th Infantry Brigade— THIAUCOURT. 

P. C. 15fith Infantry Brigade— BOIS DE LA RAPPE. 

P. C. Divisional Reserve— BOIS D'EUVEZIN. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

i I) Hebron, 

Chief of Staff. 



Map No 5 

7S Division 

IN THE- 



Limely Sector, 



ROM ENTRY 

AND is OF SEPT &Y THC 
F 5E.PT BY THE i54 
OCT. 1913 EXCEPT 




363 \-,3C3< . 37$ ^ ' 371 37« 



The lAmey Sector (>7 

GARRISONING THE SECTOR 

The 90th Division was on the right in the Puvenelle Sector 
and the 89th on the left in the Euvezin Sector, with a regimenl com- 
manded by Colonel Conrad Babcock adjoining the 310th Infantry, 
commanded by Colonel Walter Babcock — a coincidence which 
caused a little confusion at Division Headquarters until it was 
understood, especially when the position of the former was reported 
considerably to the rear of where (he .'310lh was supposed to be. 
Continuing the line from the left (lank towards the east were the 
309th, the 312th and the 311th Regiments. Each Brigade had five 
infantry battalions and six machine gun companies with which to 
to hold its subsector. After the outpost zone had become fairly 
well organized and the danger of an immediate counter-attack had 
passed, the garrison there was reduced from four companies to two 
per regiment, with supporting machine guns. Four to six companies 
of infantry and the hulk of the machine guns were in the line of 
principal resistance in each regimental sector and one battalion 
and two machine gun companies were in the reserve of each brigade. 

These reserves were stationed in the Bois d'lleiclie and the 
Bois des Grandes Portions about two and a half kilometers behind 
the first parallel of the line of principal resistance. The division 
reserve of two battalions of infantry and the division machine gun 
battalion was stationed in the northern part of the Bois d'Fuvezin. 
The alert position of this force in case of an attack was in the north- 
western part of the Bois du Four to which it was prepared to march 
at any time. The station of the reserves was used as rest billets for 
the battalions after their tours of four or five days in the line. 
Beliefs were made upon the initiative of brigade commanders, sub- 
ject to the approval of Division Headquarters in order to avoid too 
many reliefs at one tune and to make arrangements for the disposi- 
tion of the units in reserve. The dense woods in the sector of the 
312th Infantry made all movement at night difficult. Beliefs by 
daylight were, therefore, tried with complete success. Small 
groups of men were sent in and out at a time and several such 
reliefs were made without casualties or confusion. 

Approximately two-thirds of the 5th Artillery Brigade under 
Brigadier General Flagler was placed between the positions of 
principal resistance and the alert position of the division reserve, 
the rest of the artillery was in the rear of the alert position and all 
of it was so placed as to be able to execute counter-preparation fire 
from one and a half to two kilometers in front of the out pose zone 
The battery emplacements were selected and prepared by the 
artillerymen and. being subject to less interference from the enemy, 
they were almost completed by October 5th. The work of the 
artillery was handicapped considerably by the small allowance of 



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ran. f^ft.s-'M^ v -x-.fi . . j ^ j* 





While tin- Germans still held THIAUCOURT, the French civilians were com- 
pelled to remain amid Hie ruin and desolation. (From captured German 
plates.) Observe the civilians in this street and the utter disregard with which 
the German soldiers left their dead lie about. 




These French youngsters lived foe nearly four years in close intimate touch 
with the horrors of war. 




Traffic bridge in the center of the town which was a special artillery target . 



The Limey Sector 09 

ammunition for daily use which was made to them while the division 
was in the sector, and to the lack of airplane reconnaisance and 
observation of enemy positions, but they always co-operated to 
the extent of their power and with very good spirit. 

Headquarters of the Division and of the Signal Battalion were 
located at Loge Mangin in the excellent dugouts which had been 
the home of German Battalion headquarters and which were well 
enough except for their size which made it necessary in some cases 
to put the tables outside and hang the chairs on the walls in order 
to find room enough to lie on the floor at night. Perhaps because 
the Germans did not believe a division headquarters could be 
crowded into such small space, this little patch of woods escaped 
with two slight shellings, although the woods on all sides were 
frequently subjected to searching fire. The 5th Artillery Brigade 
Headquarters were in the Bois des Saulx, those of the 155th Brigade 
and the 310th Infantry in Thiaucourt, the 309th Infantry in Bois 
du-Fey, the 150th Brigade in the edge of the Bois de la Rappe, the 
312th Infantry in the Bois Gerard and the 311th Infantry in the 
Bois de St. Claude, just southeast of Vieville-en-Haye. The Engi- 
neers Headquarters were in the Bois d'Heiche. 

"CARRYING ON" 

Such was the plan and the arrangements under which the 
Division carried out its mission of "digging in and worrying 'Fritz.' ' 
Although the morale of his infantry was badly shattered by the 
results of the assault, the enemy was aware even before the division 
took over that the offensive had stopped and that a new line would 
have to be organized on ground with which he was thoroughly 
familiar, so that he was all too soon ready to use his plentiful and 
efficient artillery to make that organization as difficult as possible. 
The harassing fire, well regulated from the ground and from the 
air, where the enemy acted with the greatest freedom and his usual 
audacity, was kept up continuously upon all parts of the lines. 
Day and night until practically the end of the stay, shells of all 
kinds were coining in and taking a severe toll of casualties. Small 
wonder then that many times division headquarters was bluntly 
and emphatically informed by some badly mauled infantry that 
our own artillery was firing short because the shells were coming 
from behind. Then, after half an hour of telephoning to all artillery 
commands in the area, "G-3" would give back the information that 
it w r as coming from behind alright, but that none of our artillery 
was firing at any target even remotely near the spot reported and 
that it must be the enemy artillery firing from across the Moselle 
where the German line lay to the southeast of ours and so could 
deliver a nasty crossfire. Small wonder also after the great bulk 
of the Allied airplanes had moved over to the Argonne "show," 



70 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



SECRET 



P. C. 78th Division, 

25th September, 1918. 



FIELD ORDER. 

No. 16. 
Maps: CHAMBLEY 5/6— 1/20,000. 
HAGEVILLE— 1/10,000. 

1. The situation as regards the enemy is unchanged. 

2. Our First Army in conjunction with Allied Troops, will make an attack West of the MEUSE 
The Fourth Corps will support this attack by making a demonstration along the entire front. 

3. (a) A raid against the enemy position, as agreed upon at conference, will be made on D day 
at H hour, under arrangements made by Commanding General, 155th Brigade. The mission of the 
raiders is to take prisoners, documents, and such property as is easily portable. 

(b) The Artillery will conform to the Artillery Plan as issued by Fourth Corps. (Copy furnished 
C. G. Divisional Artillery.) 

(c) The rate of advance of the Raiding Infantry will be 100 meters in three (3)_minutes. 

(d) The duration of the raid will be one hour and forty-five minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes) 
from II hour. At the end of this time, the raiders must be back in our lines. 

(e) All dead or wounded Americans will be brought back to our lines. 

(f ) THE DIVTSK ).\ WILL HOLD ITSELF IN READINESS FOR A POSSIBLE COMBINED 
OFFENSIVE ACTION. 

4. Report of result of raid will be sent to FARADAY P. C. at the earliest possible'moment after 
completion of the operation. 

5. Nc change in Divisional or Brigade P. ( "s. 

By command of Major General McRae. 



C. 



D. Herron, 
Chief of Staff. 



Official : 

E. S. Hayes, 








Major. A. C. of S. 


G-3. 


DISTRIBUTION: 




1— C. G. 78th Div. 




18— War Diary 


35— 303rd F. S. Bn. 


2— C. of S. 




19 — French Mission 


36— 307th M. G. Bn. 


3— G-l 




20— A. P. M. 


37— 303rd Trains. 


4— G-2 




21— 155th Brig. 


38— 303rd M. P. 


5— G-3 




22— 308th M. G. Bn. 


39— 303id Supply Tn. 


6— Div. Art. Off. 




23— 309th Inf. 


40— 303rd Sanitary Tn 


7— Div. Eng. Off. 




24— 310th Inf. 


41— 303rd Eng. Tn. 


8— Div. M. G. Off. 




25— 156th Brig. 


42— 89th Div. 


9— Div. Sig. Off. 




26— 309th M. G. Bn. 


43— 90th Div. 


10— Div. Gas Off. 




27— 31 1th Inf. 


44— VI Corps 


11 — Div. Surgeon 




28— 312th Inf. 


45-50 Extra 


12 — Div. Adjutant 




29— 5th Art. Brig. 




13 — Div. Inspector 




30— 19th Art. 




14— Div. Q. M. 




31— 20th Art. 




15— Div. Ord. Off. 




32— 21st Art. 




16— C. O. Hq. Troop 




33— 5th T. M. Bty. 




17— IV Corps 




34— 303rd Eng. 





The Limey Sector 71 

that our infantrv doubted their existence, it nothing worse, when 
the German aviators came down along our lines spraying their 
machine guns, and tossing hand grenades down or lazily floating 
around while their artillery adjusted I heir fire and our men hnpot- 
ently cursed or sniped at them with rifles and trench mortar shells 
just to feel that they were at least making a noise not because they 
seriously expected to harm the airmen. In verified cases on Sep- 
tember 26th and again on October 3rd, the Germans flew in machines 
bearing Allied markings and by this treacherous device were able 
to fire almost pointblank on our men without any opposition. 

The enemy artillery seemed to have an especial "hate" against 
the town of Thiaucourt, which was comparatively little damaged 
when we entered it, for he began to shoot it to pieces systematically, 
perhaps because of the loot which had been left behind and which 
was now scattered far and wide for any adventurous or curious 
"doughboy" or machine gunner to pick up. Part of the 308th 
Machine Gun Battalion put some of it to very practical, but humor- 
ous use while in support. For several successive days groups of 
men asked permission in quiet intervals to go down to the Hupt 
de Mad to wash. The practice soon became suspiciously common, 
so that the lieutenant in charge followed on one day to solve the 
mystery. He did. For he found the bathing place near some of 
the wrecked houses and that his husky machine gunners had dis- 
carded their issue underclothes with their loads of "cooties" and 
after a good wash were substituting beribboned chemises and other 
upper and lower female unmentionables salvaged from the ruins. 

While the health of the men remained good as a whole, the 
sanitary conditions in the forward positions which were subject to 
such severe shelling left some things to be desired at times. The 
"doughboys" whose main occupations during the "night were 
patrolling and standing-to" and during the day, "digging and 
dodging" seemed to think a hundred per cent, policing rather a 
secondary matter. A colonel visited the front one day and differed 
so strongly from this point of view that after expressing himself 
verbally on the spot, he sent the following scathing piece of free verse 
up to the front when he got back to where he could sit down and write : 

FROM: FACE-1. 

AT: P. C. 

DATE: 2nd October, 1918. HOUR: 3.40 P.M. NO. 2. HOW SENT: 

TO: FACE-1. Runner. 

In order that there may be no misunderstanding as to what I 
require with respect to your outpost line, and pursuant to my verbal 
directions to you this A. M., I give you herein precise statement of 
what you are to accomplish this date before your relief to-night. 

You will thoroughly police the entire outpost line until it is as 




On the JAULNY-THIAUCOURT-BENEY Road 




Environs of THLU'COURT 




Village of JAULNV Northeast of THIAUCOURT 



The Limey Sector 73 

clean as a parlor Hour so far as filth, papers, tins, arms, ammunition, 
equipment and so forth is concerned. 

You will require every man to clean his weapons until all arc 
free of red rust. You will cause to be severely punished, any man or 
officer who is known to defecate elsewhere than in a proper latrine, 
suitably located by you. Men deserving punishment for this or other 
like offense will be attached to the relieving companies tonight for 
further tour of duty in the outpost line. 

An inspection by officers designated by me will be made of the 
condition of your line early tomorrow morning. Any failure to 
comply with the instructions herein contained will not be dealt with 
leniently. 

Gun oil goes forward to you this P. M. and will be distributed 
and put in use at once. 

You will be responsible for any equipment or trash left behind 
by your men when your companies are relieved. Any such property 
left behind will be neatly piled and sorted. 

A report on the condition of your line will be rendered me 
tomorrow 7 morning. 

I advise you as an inexperienced officer to read into this memo- 
randum a high degree of seriousness. 

FACE 1. 

Only a very few refugees came into our lines after we had 
taken over the sector. One party of two old women and an old 
man who had escaped the evacuation by the Germans by hiding in 
Jaulny passed through division headquarters on their way to the 
rear. They were still badly panic-stricken after their most recent 
experiences and showed it clearly by the fact that while the man 
had a small bundle of clothes with him, all that the women had 
brought along were two or three extra hats to which they clung as 
though they were the latest Parisian models instead of bedraggled 
wrecks. 

OFFEXSH /•; OVER. 1 TIONS 

The work of worrying "Fritz" was far grimmer than this 
work of organizing although the toll which that exacted kept the 
sanitary detachments busy and gave little Chaplain King of the 
310th Infantry among others of his branch the chance to show that 
unfailing devotion to the wounded and dead which won for him the 
Distinguished Service Cross. The crushing surprise which the 
Americans delivered on September 12th had shaken the morale of 
the enemy infantry and this ascendancy was kept up throughout the 
occupation of the sector by aggressive patroling in "No Man's 
land" and four more powerful raids. The patrolling was principally 
by night on the 155th Brigade front, although the 309th pulled off 
one audacious patrol through Rembercourt in broad daylight, but 




German barbed wire in "No Man's Land" near TIIIAI'COrRT 




Interior of THIAUCOURT Church 




Villageof EUVEZIN which marked left of Division boundary 



The Limey Sector 75 

because of the dense woods in front of t lie 156th Brigade, consid- 
erable work was done there in daylight. There was also continual 
sniping, particularly on the right subsector. 

The first real offensive operation of the division took place on 
September 22nd. Orders had come from the Fourth Corps, which 
had taken over full control of the St. Mihiel front on September 
ISth, the day before to make a raid that night with a full battalion. 
The time for preparation was so short that the assaulting party 
could not be properly instructed, many details had to be impro- 
vised and some did not succeed. It was decided to raid Mon Plaisir 
Farm in order to get prisoners, documents and easily portable 
material. This farm was an excellent observation post just inside 
the Hindenburg Line around which considerable activity had been 
observed. The 3rd Battalion of the 310th was ordered to make the 
assault behind box and rolling barrages with a company of engi- 
neers to cut the wire entanglements with bangalore torpedoes and 
to destroy the hostile concrete dugouts and "pill boxes." The 
infantry were eager for the chance to come to grips and when the 
time came they advanced to their objective on the right and almost 
to it on the left, brushing aside all resistance and crossing the wire 
somehow, (unaided by the engineers, who. too much hurried in their 
preparations, did not get into position in time to follow the assault- 
ing wave), and after inflicting severe casualties on the enemy reluct- 
antly withdrew at the expiration of the allotted time. Then the 
enemy came back fast and inflicted many casualties during this 
retirement, using the positions which the infantry had taken but 
could not destroy, and other machine gun posts on the flanks outside 
of the box barrage. Fight prisoners reached our lines, considerable 
information was brought back as to the enemy positions, and 
although our own losses were high, the division had made its first 
attack with splendid spirit and dash. 

Almost before the final reports on this affair were written the 
next two raids were made. Field Orders issued on September 
25th contained the significant and startling announcement that 
"our First Army in conjunction with Allied Troops, will make an 
attack West of the Meuse. The Fourth Army Corps will support 
this attack by making a demonstration along the entire front." It 
was the beginning of the Argonne-Meuse battle. It was also ordered 
that as a part of this demonstration our artillery should conduct a 
six-hour bombardment of all enemy positions and targets before the 
infantry demonstration began. This bombardment began at half 
an hour before midnight on the 25th and lasted until the infantry 
went over the top at five-thirty the next morning, when it turned 
into the necessary box and rolling barrages to proteel their advance. 
For once the "doughboys" could stay in their trenches and listen 
to the swishing overhead and the distant reports which showed 



The Limey Sector 77 

that for once in our stay the enemy was getting what was long 
overdue. It was decided that this time the 309th and 311th Regi- 
ments should try their hand in an attack. 

The 3rd Battalion of the 309th, afterwards called "Segarra's 
Raiders" from their doughty leader, swept up a stretch of territory 
in the valley of the Rupt de Mad through the battered town of 
Rembereourt-sur-Mad as far as the wire entanglements of the 
main Hindenburg Line. The battalion attacked with one company 
west of the stream, one east and the rest of the battalion in support 
near the "jump-off." In addition to the artillery barrage there 
was a machine gun barrage by two platoons of the 308th Machine 
Gun Battalion. The objective was reached, but few live Boche 
were seen and none of them were worth bringing back shortly after 
that. The town was mopped up but nothing of great value was 
found. This raid was more fortunate than the first, in that there 
were only one officer and twelve men of the party slightly wounded. 

The demonstration which the 311th was making with its First 
Battalion at the same time through the western side of the Bois du 
Troue de la Haie was a very different affair. The enemy resisted 
this advance which was made without artillery barrage with his 
machine guns in pill-boxes, snipers in trees and an artillery counter- 
barrage. The outpost line was nevertheless pushed forward to its 
objective on the left and almost to it on the right — a maximum 
distance of about 400 meters on a front of about 1,500 and on the 
right flank of the 312th was moved up to maintain liaison. During 
this advance, which was completed about 10.30 in the morning, 
a dozen machine gun nests were destroyed and their occupants 
killed or captured. Nine unwounded and three wounded prisoners 
were taken. The line gained was held all day under heavy fire of all 
kinds. About 5.30 in the afternoon the enemy laid down a box 
barrage on the new line and followed this by an attack. By 6.30 
the losses had become so great that it was decided to withdraw to 
the old line and this was done without any further attempt on the 
part of the enemy to advance. 

The enemy became quieter after these demonstrations; that 
is to say, they only sent over from 1,500 to 2,000 shells a day, and 
the 311th Infantry actually got through the twenty-four hours of 
October 2nd without a casualty. The whole sector was lapsing into 
"peace-time warfare," and to relieve the monotony of "N. T. R." 
(Nothing f<> Report) the observation posts were turning in such 
things as "at 17.05 hours, a man led a white cow into a ravine. 
Suspect there are cookers there, as smoke has been seen." Corps 
Headquarters caused a mild flurry on the 29th by ordering excep- 
tional patrol activity to determine whether a general withdrawal 
by the enemy, which they had reason to suspect, was actually taking 
place. Every regiment accordingly sent out extra patrols. These 




CHAPLAIN' (FATHER) D. J. LYNCH, 
A 78th Division Chaplain in his working togs, what a real front line Chaplain looks 
like after a stay in the line. Both in the LIMEY SECTOR and dining tin- heavy 
ARGONNE fighting our Chaplains were in the thick of it for weeks at a time, over- 
looking sleep and food in their work of spiritual and temporal aid. 



The Lime// Sector 79 

unanimously reported the enemy still in position and just as resent- 
ful of visits. None brought back any prisoners, until Lieutenant 
Brewer of the 309th changed a working party on a moment's notice into 
a combat patrol found a Boche post and brought one of them hack to 
confirm the fact that the Germans werenotdisposedtoretirethatnight 
The 312th Regiment had all this time been exploring its own 
patches of woods, digging and dodging, like the rest and becoming 
acquainted with the fighting qualities of its men and officers, like 
Lieutenant Horobin, whose method of keeping his men under cover 
when enemy fire got hot was said to be, standing up himself and 
throwing pebbles at those whose heads showed. Now it was their 
turn to square a part of their accounts with the Germans, so it was 
decided that a little daylight raid should be made on October 3rd, 
at eight o'clock in the morning, on an annoying machine gun nest 
on a little knoll called La Saucisse— the Sausage. Accordingly 
after a twenty minute artillery diversion to the east of La Saucisse 
and a ten minute concentration on that knoll by the supporting 
artillery battalion, three officers and fifty-two men rushed the nest 
inside a box barrage, captured three machine guns, seven 
unwounded and two wounded prisoners and returned with only 
three casualties. Questioning the prisoners brought out the fact 
that we had completely surprised and wiped out a liaison post 
between two German divisions. 

TRANSFER TO MEUSE-ARGONNE FRONT 

This was to be the last offensive action of the division because 
on the same day orders were received from the Corps relieving the 
division the following night.* The 89th Division was to extend 
eastward to relieve (lie 155th Brigade, the 90th was to extend west- 
ward and relieve the 156th Brigade, while our own 153rd Artillerv 
Brigade and 303rd Ammunition Train were to rejoin the division 
The rumor spread last outside of division headquarters that we were 
going out of the line for a "rest," but headquarters was not laboring 
under any such delusion. They knew we were headed for the 
Argonne and without delay, for somebody higher up had ordered 
the division to do an almost impossible feal of marching. The 
attention of Corps Headquarters was called to the fact that the foot 
troops in the front line were called upon to make a front line relief 
and inarch thirty-five kilometers into the Foret de la Reine between 
dark and six in the morning, only to follow this up at once by two 
more long night marches. Corps could not change the orders, so 
the division set out, as one staff officer said, "to do the impossible 
and damn near succeeded." 

The withdrawal began on the night of the 3rd with the relief 
of machine gun units, the replacement of infantry reserve units 

*See F. (). No. 17, P. C. 78th Division. October 3. 1918. 




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P. C. 78th Division, 
3rd October, 1918. 

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FIELD ORDER, 

No. 17. 

Maps : TIIIAIC (M RT— 1 50,00(1. 
COMMERCY— 1 80,000. 

1. Pursuant to Field Order No. 34, Headquarters IV Corps, the 7Hth Division will be relieved 
in the LIMEY SECTOR bv elements of the 89th Division and 90th Division on the nights of 3/4th and 
4/5th October, 1!»1S. 

2. The relief will commence at 21 hours. 3rd October, 1018, and completed by 23 hours, 4th 
October, 1018. Units of the 78th Division will march to destination as indicated in accompanying 
march table. 

3. (a) The 155th Infantry Brigade (now holding left sub-sector), will be relieved by elements 
of the 89th Division. 

The Machine (inns of the 155th Infantry Brigade will be'relieved by the 340th Machine Gun 
Battalion on the night of :1 4th October, 1918, at 21 hours. The Infantry of the 155th Brigade will be 
relieved by tin- 356th Infantry Regiment on the night of 4th October, 1018. at_20 hours. 

(b) The 156th Infantry Brigade (now holding light sub-sector), will be relieved by elements of 
the 90th Division. 

The :i.38th Infantry will relieve the 156th Brigade on 4th October. 1918, under arrangements made 
by C. G. 150th Brigade and C. G. 179th Brigade. 

(c) The following personnel will be left with the incoming troops for 24 hours after comma ml [lasses: 

1 Brigade Statf < Iflieer from 155th Brigade to 89th Division Headquarters. 

1 Brigade Staff Officer from 156th Brigade to 90th Division Headquarters. 

1 Regimental Staff Officer from 155th Brigade to 178th Brigade. 

1 Regimental Staff Officer from 156th Brigade to 179th Brigade. 

1 Battalion Staff Officer to each of the Incoming Battalions. 

1 Company Officer to each of the Incoming Companies. 

1 N. (.'. O. to each of the Incoming Platoons. 

1 Artillery Officer from 5th P. A. Brigade to 164th F. A. Brigade. 

(d) All plans, maps, and other papers pertaining to the sector, will be turned over to the incoming 
troops. 

(e) Proper officers of special units (Signal troops, Engineer troops, Medical troops, etc.) will at 
once confer with corresponding officers of the 89th and 90th Divisions, and arrange for turning over these 
services. 

(f) Every precaution will he taken to prevent flic enemy's discovering the fact that a relief is to 
take place or is taking place. There will be no increase of traffic during daylight and all movements of 
tioops and vehicles will be made quietly al night. 

(g) The details of the relief of the 153rd F. A Brigade by the 5th F. A. Brigade will be effected 
by mutual arrangements between Artillery Commanders. 

4. Instructions regarding stores, properly, supplies, etc., will be covered in administrative orders. 

5. Command will pass as indicated below: 
Battalion — upon completion of relief. 
Regimental — upon completion of relief. 

Left Sub-Sector— at 23 hours. 4th October. 1918. 
Right Sub-Sector— at 23 hours. 4th Oct,, her. 1918. 
LIMEY SECTOR— al 23 hours, tth October, 1918. 
Command of flic 5th F. A. Brigade will pass to C. G. 90th Division at 23 hours. 4th October, 1918. 

6. P. C. 78th Division will close al present location at 10 hours. 5th October, 1918. and will open 
at GIHONVIl.LK on same date and hour. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

C. D. Hkrron, 
( hief of Staff. 



82 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

by those which were to relieve the front line battalions the next 
night and the march of the 303rd Engineers, the 307th Machine 
Gun Battalion, the machine gun units of the 155th Brigade and 
the four battalions which were in brigade and division reserve to 
the Foret de la Reine. 

The next night it was another story. The front line battalion 
of the 311th got only as far as the Bois des Grandes Portions before 
bivouacking under cover for the day, while the rest of the regiment 
reached the Foret de la Reine on time. The 310th began its relief 
soon after dark, but the last elements of the regiment did not clear 
Thiaucourt until 4.00 hours on the 5th. Needless to say they had 
not cleared the Bois d'Euvezin by dawn, but since there was a 
heavy mist, the regiment pushed steadily until it reached the Foret 
de la Reine badly fatigued and hungry. The 309th had even worse 
luck because its relief was so delayed by enemy fire and some con- 
fusion as to the roads the relieving units were to follow that "D" 
Company could not get out of the extreme front line at all and had 
to wait for the next night. The rest of the regiment was shelled on 
its way out and only reached the Bois d'Euvezin, where it halted 
during the day. 

The foot troops moved from wherever they were on the even- 
ing of the 5th to Mecrin, a long, hard march through the mud and 
rain which would have been hard for fresh troops and was almost 
too much for men just out of a hard sector. The next march began 
in the morning, was as long as the others in distance and even worse 
for the torture of it. The 156th Brigade moved on through Cam- 
pigny and Menil to Pierrefitte and when their column had passed, 
the 155th Brigade followed on to Nicey. There they dropped into 
the mud — such as had been able to stumble on that far in the rain — 
and slept until the French trucks with their Chinese drivers and 
childishly methodical officers arrived to pack them in and trundle 
them over the last stage of the trip. 

The Division had originally been withdrawn from the line in 
order to become First Army Reserve, attached to the Third Corps 
and was to march to Nixeville area just west of Verdun. These 
orders were amended by telephone about 13.00 hours on October 
5th, while Division Headquarters were at Gironville where they had 
moved from Loge Mangin. The new orders which finally arrived 
shifted us to the western flank of the American Army and we headed 
for the Clermont area in the southern part of the Argonne Forest. 
Headquarters jumped ahead to Benoite Vaux, an ancient convent 
and village, on the 6th, and to Beauchamp Ferme on the 7th. 

The horse transport column moved out of the St. Mihiel 
region on the 5th and 6th, going to Pierrefitte via Apremont and 
St. Mihiel. The next day it continued its weary way to the 
Clermont area via Amblainville-St. Andre-Ippecourt-Ville-sur-Cou- 



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84 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

sances and Jubecourt. It did not arrive at its destination until 
October 9th. While on the road some modern type of Diogenes 
went looking around a gasoline tank with a lighted match, and 
having better luck than the old Greek in his search for an honest 
man, blew himself up, and at the same time cut down the 311th 
transport animals by twenty-two. Fortunately none of the 311th 
men were injured. 

The motorized machine gun battalion and other motor trans- 
port except the Supply Train which moved on the orders of the 
Division Quartermaster, left the Foret de la Reine at 19 hours, 
October 5th, staged overnight at Saulx on the 5th, at Rumont on 
the 6th, and reached its destination at Camp Chillaz on October 
7th. 

The Artillery Brigade and Ammunition Train moved from the 
Puvenelle sector by way of Regnieville-Euvezin-Pannes-Nonsard 
to the Bois de la Belle Oziere and Bois d'Euvezin. This column 
moved on through the same wretched weather as the infantry and 
horse transport by way of Troyon-sur-Meuse-Souilly-Ippecourt- 
Fleury-Waly and Brizeau to Futeau, which was reached on the 9th. 
The brigade had never had its full complement of animals and had 
lost many from sickness while in the line. Consequently the work 
of moving the guns and caissons was doubly hard upon the remaining 
beasts and both animals and men were badly in need of a rest when 
they reached the Futeau region west of the area in which the infantry 
were camped. 

The feelings of misery and overwhelming fatigue which all 
members of the division experienced at this time can best be illus- 
trated by the desperate answer which Lieutenant Devine of the 
308th Field Artillery gave an angry major-general en route. Devine 
was struggling along with part of his battery through the mud and 
rain one night when the battery cooker, showing less resistance than 
a human being, collapsed in a hopeless fashion, blocking the whole 
road. While he was looking at the wreck and wondering where 
the hot rations and coffee for his men were going to come from 
without a cooker, a limousine rolled up and was stopped by the 
wreck. An angry head popped out of the window and demanded to 
know who was in command of this battery. Devine presented 
himself and saw he was talking to a major general. The latter 
hotly asked what he meant by blocking the road, and without 
waiting for an answer shouted: "Young man, instead of being in 
command of a battery, you ought to be in jail!" A vision of a 
warm, dry building with a bunk, dry clothes, no mud, hot meals, 
and no responsibility for weary, hungry "redlegs" passed through 
Devine's mind. Then he drew himself up, and said: "Sir, I wish to 
God I was in jail!" And the general went on. 

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highway over which Verdun had been supplied during the heroic 
defense in 1916, had reached their destinations on the 7th in the 
woods and temporary barracks around Beauchamp Ferine west of 
Clermont. There they spent the 8th and 9th resting, cleaning and 
refitting. Most of the 155th Brigade and part of the 156th were 
given a bath and some clean clothing before the orders arrived for a 
movement into the Argonne Forest, west of Montblainville on 
October 10th. 

With the arrival of that order, another chapter, the most 
vital of all in the division's history begins. The men who had 
crawled into the French 'busses around Chatenois on the 10th of 
September as raw troops, a month later knew what war was. They 
had taken over a sector which such fighting men as the Second 
Division were glad to get out of, and had organized it in the face of 
an enemy occupying prepared positions, well supplied with artillery, 
possessed of superior observation and maintaining air supremacy. 
Their spirit had been unshaken by continuous day and night fire of 
all kinds, which caused serious losses before the defensive works 
were sufficiently advanced to afford good shelter. They established 
a personal supremacy over the enemy infantry and reduced them 
to a passive defence. The staff work had become smoother and 
accustomed to changes in personnel, for while in the Limey Sector, 
Colonel Charles D. Herron had succeeded Lieutenant Colonel 
Cootes as Chief of Staff, and Colonel Patrick Guiney and Major 
R. P. Lemly had turned over the important posts of Division 
Quartermaster and Ordnance Officer to Major Kruttsehnitt and 
Captain Mitchell. After three weeks of this severe testing in com- 
bat, the division had come through the strain of a prolonged forced 
inarch in a manner reflecting the highest praise upon the discipline, 
courage and stamina of both officers and men. They were ready 
now for the even more important and dangerous mission upon 
which they were to set out the morning of October 10th. 



(IIAITKU V. 




MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE 



UK AMERICAN success in the St. Mihiel Salient demon- 
strated the possibility of ending the war before winter by 
one great offensive against the shaken enemy forces. The 
Allied High Command determined, therefore, to with- 
draw part of the American Army from St. Mihiel, to 
re-enforce it with fresh divisions, and to use them in a 
speeded effort to smash the German lines of communica- 
tion between Sedan and Montmedy. Through these 
places ran a railroad line skirting the Argonne to the 
north, which handled nearly one-half of the supplies and 
troop movements of the Germans. This road was the jugular vein 
of their system of supply and it had to be cut. 

So, immediately after the St. Mihiel drive, while the 78th 
Division was consolidating the positions in the Limey Sector, many 
of the American divisions in the St. Mihiel Salient were relieved 
and sent north where the First American Army took over from the 
French the sector between the Meuse and La Harozee. The Amer- 
ican divisions in this sector, in line and in reserve, at the beginning 
of this great battle, September 26th, formed in columns of route 
would stretch 477 miles and require twenty-four, eight-hour days to 
pass in review. In addition to these, there were French Artillery 
units and various Corps and Army troops. Preparations for the 
battle were made with great speed. It was well nigh impossible to 
entirely conceal the movement in rear areas from the enemy — the 
time of preparation was so short — the forces invoved so great. 
Prisoners taken during the drive said they had expected tin- attack 
the l 2.5th. The attack actually occurred the 26th. 

The Argonne-Meuse front is characterized by its difficult 
terrain; heavily wooded, high hills, and long, narrow valleys along 
which the progress of any considerable body of troops was exceed- 
ingly difficult. The roads were few and bad. The western part of 
this front, in and along the Argonne Forest, was the worst. In 
short, this was one of the wildest regions of France, densely forested, 
with deep ravines, and roads that were nothing more than wood- 
land trails. Such a country was admirably suited for defense and 
most difficult for offensive action of infantry and tanks, which had 
for some time been the principal tactical offensive combination of 
the Allies. These natural defenses had been thoroughly organized 



Meuse-Argonne Offensive 89 

by the Germans. The Hindenburg Line was a completely organ- 
ized trench system — the development of four years of trench war- 
fare. Every hillside was honeycombed with dugouts where reserves 
of men and supplies could he kept with safety. Cleverly concealed, 
narrow-gauge railways ran almost up to the front lines. 

In rear of the Hindenburg Line ran the Kriemhilde-Stellung, 
from Grandpre — Champigneulle St. Georges and Romagne, to 
Brilles-sur-Meuse — less completely organized, but of tremendous 
natural strength. Along the portion of this line where the 78th 
Division fought, the Germans had the advantage of high ground 
and excellent cover, while our troops had to advance across open 
country, up-hill with a broad, open river flat at their backs, and 
across which all supplies had to be brought. Between the Kriem- 
hilde-Stellung and Sedan, another defensive line had been staked 
out and some little work had been done, but no serious obstacles 
were to be expected after forcing the Kriemhilde until the line of 
the Meuse River was reached. 

On the morning of the 26th of September, the battle of the 
Argonne began. The Americans attacked over a front of eighteen 
miles, with nine divisions in line. The artillery preparation was 
very heavy, and despite the difficulties of terrain and position, a 
very considerable breach was made in the enemy's positions. By 
night of the 27th, the line ran fairly straight from Dannevoux to 
Montblainville — a gain of about four and one-half miles. This 
was nearly halfway to the Germans' second withdrawal line, the 
Kriemhilde-Stellung. 

In the days immediately succeeding, however, the gains were 
small. The impetuosity of the American advance had left much 
to be done in the way of "mopping up" and consolidating the ground 
won. Moreover, the Germans thoroughly alarmed, and alive to the 
importance of this part of their line, took the strongest counter 
measures. To their four divisions already on this front were added 
five on the 27th, three on the 28th, and one on the 29th, drawn in 
many cases from other parts of the line and largely composed of 
good quality troops. 

A week after the start of the Argonne-Meuse offensive, the 
78th Division was relieved from the Limey Sector. The relief 
began on the night of October .'5-4. and was completed the following 
night. At the same time, the 153rd Field Artillery Brigade and the 
303rd Ammunition Train, which had not been with the division 
since leaving Camp Dix, were relieved from active duty with the 
90th Division in the Puvenelle Sector, which was just south of the 
Limey Sector. 

The Division was assembled in the Foret de la Heine after the 
relief. This necessitated a march of eighteen to twenty-two miles 
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P. ('. 7Htli Division, 

9th October, l:»18. 
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SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. a. 

Maps: ARGONNE— 1 50,000. 

VERDUN— 1/80,000. 
BAR LE Dl'C— 1 80,000. 

1. The 78th Division, (less Artillery Brigade) will move by marching, as indicated in accompany- 
ing march table, to Area vacated by '28th Division, West of MONTBLAINVILLE. 

2. In moving along used mads, troops will march in column of two or files in such manner that 

traffic will not be interfered with. Distance of ■ kilometer between regiments « III In- maintained. 

Transport and trains will move in groups of twenty (20) vehicles, with fifty (50) meters between groups. 

FIELD AND COMBAT TRAINS WILL ACCOMPANY UNITS. 
STRICT ROAD DISCIPLINE WILL HE MAINTAINED. 

:S. THE LEADING INFANTRY Brigade will complete its march on 10th October, 1918. The 
remaining units will camp for the night 10/11 October, 1918, near LA CHALADE and complete the 
march on 11th October, 1918. ROAD WILL HE LEFT ENTIRELY FREE OK PERSONNEL AND 
TRANSPORT WHEN TROOPS (iO INTO CAMP 

< amp Sites in area West of MOXTHLAINVILLE will be assigned to units of the 156th Brigade by 
the Commanding General lotith Brigade. 

Camp Sites in vicinity of LA CHALADE will be assigned to 155th Brigade and remaining units 
of the Division by the C. G. 155th Brigade. 

4. RAILHEAD— No change. 

DISTRIBUTING POINTS: 155th Brigade, and other troops „,,t listed— Oct. 10, LA CHALADE. 

Oct. 11. and thereafter. 

Road Triangle at 99.74. 

156th Brigade — Oct. 1(1, and thereafter. 

Road Triangle at 99.74. 

Division Hdqrs. ami Headquarters Troop — Oct in. and thereafter. 

at VARRENNES. 

Officers in charge of Brigade dumps and Division group dump, will remain in charge of same until 
further orders. 

All organizations disposing of motor transportation will unload all trucks immediately upon arrival 
at LA CHALADE or other destination, and report them back to Railhead to Lieut. Wagner for rations 

Brigade Adjutants will proceed as instructed. 

Ambulance Posts will be established at LA CHALADE and at 993.725 at Military Police Post. 

5. I', <"s. as follows 

7Sth Division close at BEAUCHAMP FME, at 15 hours. 10th October, 1918, and open at YAR- 
ENNES on same date and hour. 

156th Brigade close at present location at 1 '2 noon. Kith October, 1918. and open at CAMP BOUZON 
I 1 Km. Southwest of MONTBLA1W I LLP I on same dale and hour. 

155th Brigade close at present location at 15 hours. Kit li October. 1918. and open at LA CHALADE 

on same date and hour. 

Immediate report will be made to Division P ( when movement is completed. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

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Reine, the division moved in four columns — that is. along four 
different roads — to the Clermont Area in the Argonne Forest. 
This march from the Limey Sector to the Argonne will never be 
forgotten. Men started, tired and nearly exhausted from a three 
weeks' strenuous tour in the line which had also been their first 
experience there. Many were suffering from the effects of gas and 
dysentery. The march continued for three days and nights with 
only occasional rests of a few hours. The necessity for haste made 
longer stops impossible. The division that camped in the Clermont 
Area on the 7th of October was a body of footsore, tired, dirty and 
hungry men. Two days were spent here, and some of the men had 
an opportunity to get a bath, clean clothes and plenty of good hot food. 
On October 10th, the division moved further north into the 
Argonne.* That night the 156th Infantry Brigade bivouacked near 
Camp Boucon and the 155th Infantry Brigade on the wooded 
slopes west of La Chalade, where shortly after halting some of the 
cooks attempted to prepare a hot evening meal and were pro- 
gressing nicely when a squadron of "Fritz"' bombers were attracted 
to the vicinity, several terriffic crashes followed the landing of 
bombs, which fortunately were poorly directed, and the loss incurred 
was the anticipated hot meal and two animals on the picket line. 
The division, less Artillery Brigade, was now in close reserve and 
alerted, ready to move on one hour's notice, with Division Post, of 
Command in the ancient town of Yarennes. 

The days spent here gave opportunity for much needed rest. 
During the afternoon of October 14th, over fourteen hundred 
infantry replacements from the 86th Division were received. They 
were fine, upstanding men of good calibre, but lacking in both 
training and experience. No time was lost in assigning them to 
companies and during that night and the following day our own 
veterans gave them intensive training in attack deployment. Our 
own 153rd Artillery Brigade, commanded by Brigadier General 
Clint T. Hearn, and 303rd Ammunition Train, which had been 
marching from the Puvenelle Sector, joined the division on October 
10th at Futeau. Division P. C. moved from Varrennes to Le Menil 
Ferme at midnight on the 12th. The 15(>th Brigade bivouacked 
about a mile south of La Viergette, the 155th Brigade and the 
Artillery Brigade near Apremont. 

About noon, October 15th, orders from First Army Corps 
Headquarters reached Division Headquarters, directing the 78th 
Division to relieve the 77th Division that night. f The 77th was 
operating in the Grandpre-St. Juvin sector on a front of three and 
one-half miles. The relief was ordered to be completed by 6 A. M. 
October 16th. The 155th Infantry Brigade, commanded by 
Brigadier General Mark L. Hersey, and composed of 309th-310th 

*See F. O. No. 22, P. C. 78th Division, 9 October, 1918. 

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96 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



P. C. 78th Division, 
11 October, 1918. 
SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 24. 
Maps: Same as for Field Order No. 23 

1. The 78th Division will move forward via the main ridge road in the FORET DARGONNE to 
camps as indicated below: 

156th Infantry Brigade to BOIS DE CORNAY (southwest of CORNAY). 
155th Infantry Brigade to BOIS DE CHATEL (we*st of CHATEL CHEHERY). 
303rd Engineers I Camp in 

303rdjSanitary Train J Woods South 

307th*MachinVGun Bn. ) of 155th Infantry 

303rd Trains and M. P. I Brigade. 

2. In case roads are found impassable for transportation, vehicles may move in small groups in 
the BAULNY-FLEVILLE roads to destinations. Such movement to be made under the supervision 
of the C. O. Headquarters Train and M. P. 

3. All roads to East and North of the new camps, and all river crossings between APREMONT 
and GRAND-PRE will be reconnoitered. 

On reaching camps, the troops will be held under cover and prepared to move into action, or to 
occupy the defensive position, GRAND PRE, CORNAY-FLEVILLE. 

4. Changes in administrative details will be announced when necessary. 

5. P. C's. as follows: 

78th Division — No change. 
15Gth Brigade — Near cross-roads 96.3-81.3. 
155th Brigade— Near cross-roads 96.8-78.8. 
Brigades and separate organization commanders will order necessary preliminary reconnaissances. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

C. D. Herron, 

Chief of Staff. 

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P. C. 78th Division, 

15th October, 1918. 
15:30 Hours. 
SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 25. 
Maps: BUZANCY— 1/20,000. 
VOUZIERS— 1/20,000. 

1. Pursuant to instructions from the I Corps, the 78th Division, (less Artillery Brigade), will 
relieve the 77th Division in its present sector, on the night of the 15/16th October. 1918, under arrange- 
ments made by the C. G. 77th Division. 

2. (a) The 77th Division holds its sector with the 153rd Infantry Brigade on the right, and the 
154th Infantry Brigade on the left. 

(b) The 153rd Infantry Brigade holds its brigade subsector with the 305th Infantry on the right, 
and the 306th Infantry on the left. 

(c) The 154th Infantry Brigade holds its Brigade subsector with the 308th Infantry on the right, 
and the 307th Infantry on the left. 

(d) The flank regiment on each Brigade furnishes one battalion of infantry as Brigade Reserve, 
and the interior regiment of each Brigade furnished one battalion of infantry for division reserve. 

(e) The Divisional Machine Gun Battalion is also in Division Reserve. 

(f) Latest information places P. C.'s as follows: 
P. C. 77th Division at CHATEL CHEHERY. 
P. C. 153rd Infantry Brigade at LA BESOCNE 

P. C. 154th Infantry Brigade at LA MALASSISE FME. 

P. ('. 305th Infantry at 96.6-81.6. 

P. C. 306th Infantry at CORNAY. 

P. C. 307th Infantry at CHEVIERES. 

P. C. 308th Infantry at LA MALASSISE FME. 

P. C. Division Reserve at LA BESOGNE. 

(g) BOUNDARIES OF SECTOR now held by 77th Division: 

EAST (Right) BOUNDARY: ST. .IUVIN (inclusive)— COTE 182 (inclusive)— Eastern 
edge of the BOIS DES LOGES— RESILLE FME. (exclusive). 

WEST (Left) BOUNDARY: GRAND-PRE (inclusive)— TALMA (inclusive)— HALTS 
BATIS FME. (inclusive)— BOULT AUX BOIS (inclusive). 

INTER-BRIGADE BOUNDARY, (from North to South)— Meridan 292— Hill 230— Hill 
220— FME. DES LOGES (to Right Brigade)— CHEVIERES. 

3. (a) The 156th Infantry Brigade will relieve the 153rd Infantry Brigade. 

(b) The 155th Infantry Brigade will relieve the 154th Infantry Brigade. 

(c) The 153rd F. A. Brigade will relieve the 152nd F. A. Brigade on the night of 10/17th October. 
1918. 

(d) All concerned will make the necessary reconnaissance at once (down to and including i officei 
from each Company and 1 N. C. O. from each platoon). Special services (Engineers, Signals, Medical, 
etc.) will confer at once with their corresponding number in the 77th Division with a view to taking over 
the corresponding service. 

(e) Each organization will report to the next higher commander upon completion of the relief. 
This report will cover the following points: 

(1) Disposition of units down to and including battalions. 

(2) Location of P. C. 

(3) Location of front line and how held. 

(4) Location, composition and name and organization of commander of combat liaison 

groups. 

(5) Casualties during relief. 

(x) The Divisional Reserve, consisting of one battalion of infantry from each Infantry Brigade, and 
307th Machine Gun Battalion, will take over the present position of the 77th Divisional Reserve. Lieut. 
Colonel A. D. Budd, 311th Infantry, will assume command of the Divisional Reserve at 6 hours. 

(y) ALL MAPS, ORDERS. ETC., WILL BE TAKEN OVER BY INCOMING UNITS. 




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4. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS LATER: 

Immediate report will be made of any shortages 'if necessarj trench and sector stores in the area 
to be occupied. 

5. Command » ill pass at 16 llo ir .. / //; October, TQl v 
POSTS OF COMMAND: 

Thai of corresponding units of the 77th Division throughout, except in ease of 7sth l)l\ l-|( >N I' < , 
which remains in ils present location. 

Later should it be considered desirable, 1'. C's., may I"- changed with the approval of tin' nexl 
higher commander, in which case, the new location "ill be reported to the office of G-8 at one 

The Division Commander expects all concerned to effect this relief in the prompt and efficient 
manner which characterized our last entry into the line. 

RELIEF WILL BE COMPLETED BY 6 HOURS. 

It will be borne in mind by all that higher authority may order a continuation tomorrow morning 
of the present offensive. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

Official: 

E. S, Hay] 3 , 

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NOTE. — The planes now working with the 77th Division are De Haviland 4's, wilb Liberty Motors. 

Markings: A red-and-Wbite chevron on the underside of the lower wing. 

Some have, in addition to the above, a stencilled Statue of Liberty similarly placed. 

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Infantry and 308th Machine Gun Battalion, was assigned to the 
eastern subsector, and the L56th Infantry Brigade, commanded 
by Brigadier General James T. Dean, and composed of 311th-312th 

Infantry and :509th Machine Gun Battalion, to the western sub- 
sector. The infantry regiments were in line in numerical order 
extending from St. Juvin to Grandpre, thus. 309th-310th-311th- 
312th. 

There were two chief enemy strongholds against which opera- 
tions in this sector must he directed — the Bois des Loges, which 
lay in the sector of the 155th Brigade, and the town of Grandpre, 
which was in the 156th Brigade sec-tor. 

The Bois des Loges is a tract of scrub underbrush, a little 
less than a mile square, cut by many wood trails in all directions, 
and by natural gullies running generally east and west. It rises 
abruptly from the south to a bald peak in the northwest, affording 
complete observation of the ground in front where our troops were 
dug in. French maps gave the height as 618 feet, hut captured 
German maps, which later proved to he correct, gave the height as 
702 feet. The trees and underbrush made excellent cover and yet 
were not dense enough to hinder effective machine gun fire. Strong 
supporting positions on both flanks made it impossible to work in 
from the sides, and left only one alternative —a frontal attack 
across open ground and up hill. The German defenses in the Bois 
i\vs Loges consisted of many machine guns, alone and in nests, so 
placed as to fire in all directions and also support each other. It 
was impossible to attack one machine gun without coming under 
the fire of several others on either side of it. 

The Grandpre stronghold was formed by three points- 
Talma Hill, Hill 204, and the so-called citadel of Grandpre. The 
citadel is situated on a long, narrow tongue of land ending in a 
cliff about thirty feet high in the middle of the town. This tongue 
of land commands the surrounding country within a radius of nearly 
a mile. At the foot and on the top of the cliff were groups of 
strongly-built machine gun nests. This citadel was the key to 
Grandpre; without it. Grandpre was of no advantage only a 
death trap. The position was made still stronger by a loop which 
the Aire River makes to the north between Grandpre and Chevieres. 
making an assault from that flank impractical. 

The 77th Division when relieved, held a line south of the 
Aire River extending through Chevieres, St. Juvin and the ridge 
north of Sommerance, which was outside the normal sector assigned 
to the division. The enemy was offering stubborn resistance with 
machine guns and some artillery, and the 77th was greatly reduced 
in numbers and pretty generally exhausted. 

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both directions. During the night, telephonic orders came to 
Division P. C, directing an attack at 6.00 A. M., October Kith, 
the time set for the completion of the relief. It was after five o'clock 
in the morning before this order reached some of the newly estab- 
lished Regimental P. C's. and from these it had to be sent out to 
the Battalions, whose exact locations were not known. Owing to 
the confusion incident to lack of guides from the division being 
relieved and the abominable weather conditions, the relief of some 
of the units was not completed until hours after the time set for the 
attack. Resides this, the shattered condition of the front made the 
exact location of the Germans uncertain — except as to their general 
direction. 

On the right the attack was made as ordered, however, by the 
309th Infantry, under command of Colonel John M. Morgan, with 
two battalions advancing on the Bois des Loges from the southeast. 
The .SlOth, whose relief was not completed until late in the morning, 
came up in the afternoon, joined with the .'509th and got a foothold 
in the Bois des Loges. Added to the difficulties of an attack against 
a strong position was complete ignorance of the ground, over which 
there had been no chance for reconnaisance — the original idea 
having been to relieve the 82nd Division, which was on the right 
of the 77th, the change in orders reaching the Division too late to 
permit of such reconnaisance. Water and mud were knee deep 
in many places, and everyone was tired out after the experience of 
the previous night and the lack of any sleep. 

In the left brigade, the .'511th Infantry, under command of 
Colonel Marcus B. Stokes, got into position in time to attack 
through the mist at (i.:50 A. M.. without any definite knowledge as 
to exact location of the enemy's line. The 2nd Battalion, under 
command of Major George T. Adee, took some prisoners in the town 
to Chevieres, and continued the advance to the Aire at the north 
and west of the town. Troops pushed across the stream at this 
point under heavy enemy machine gun fire and gained a foothold 
there. 

When the 2nd Battalion, 312th Infantry under Major Mal- 
lory. advanced to relieve the 77th Division units in the town of 
Grandpre. the enemy was found to occupy the citadel and all of 
the northern and eastern parts of the town. Troops of the 77th 
had attacked in the southern part of the town the previous night 
and had taken a number of prisoners, but after severe fighting had 
retired again to the south of the Aire, leaving only a small patrol 
in the western end of the town. In some of the houses, the enemy 
held the upper stories and a sort of perpendicular warfare ensued. 
Before 11 o'clock, October Kith, Major Mallory's men had taken 
thirty-four prisoners and about half the town. Major Mallorv 
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It took five days of house-to-house fighting to complete the capture 
of the rest of tlu> town, excepl the citadel. 

Further west, the 1st Battalion of the 312th, under Major 
Debevoise, and a machine gun company detailed as a liaison detach- 
ment to the .'SStli French Corps, lorded the river in the morning 
under heavy machine gun and artillery fire, with difficulty estab- 
lished liaison with the French at Echaude Farm and dug in along 
the Grandpre-Termes Road. 

Meanwhile the right Brigade of our Division was engaged in 
desperate fighting. The 310th Infantry, under command of Col. 
Walter ('. Babcock, with the 3rd Battalion, supported by the 1st 
Battalion, all under Captain Crozier, attacked the Bois des Loges 
toward the west and promptly dug in on the western side of the 
woods. Information from Corps Headquarters indicated that the 
success of the whole military situation depended upon our troops 
reaching the northern edge of the Bois des Loges before the morning 
of October lSlh. At daybreak, Companies B and I) had advanced 
to within thirty yards of the northwest edge of the woods, while 
Companies A and C on their right, were held up by a line of machine 
Him nests midway through the woods. Desperate fighting con- 
tinued in the woods all day, during which all the officers of Com- 
panies A and C, 310th, became casualties. These Companies were 
reorganized along with remnants of several others and led forward 
by Captain Remington of the 309th Infantry. Before nightfall, 
strong enemy counter-attacks were met. Desperate hand to hand 
combat with the Germans gained supremacy for our weakened, thin 
line temporarily, hut previous heavy losses deprived us of sufficient 
manpower to drive further at this juncture. 

The attack was continued on the l?th and 18th, and on the 
l!)th our artillery placed a heavy two-hour concentration fire on 
the numerous enemy machine gun positions in the northern portion 
of the Bois des Loges and the ridge to the northwest, hut this had 
little or no apparent effect on their substantial cover. Three times 
the 309th and 310th persistently advanced and were stopped each 
time. Fighting with grim determination and unsurpassed courage 
in this bloody salient, companies and battalions became hopelessly 
intermingled. Deeds of exceptional personal courage and con- 
scientious devotion to duty were numerous during these days and 
nights, many of which can never be recorded because participants 
and witnesses alike gave their lives shortly after. The medical 
detachments carried on their work of mercy in a constant storm of 
machine gun and artillery fire; the signalmen under continual expos- 
ure, labored day and night to maintain the lines of communication 
which were all-important; the alert and never-failing runners, dis- 
regarding personal safety, carried messages to the front. Hanks and 
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The enemy machine gunners in the woods were supported by 
plentiful artillery in their rear to concentrate upon the open spaces 
before the wood and on the irregular open slopes east and west, 
which were linked together in singular fashion favorable to the 
enemy's purpose. He was not in this instance to depend upon small 
groups of machine gunners to fighl to the death. Knowing' from 
past experience that these would be overcome by our hammering 
tactics, he was prepared to keep on putting in reserves for counter- 
ing our attacks. Our troops that had reached the edge of the woods 
drove half way through on the morning of the 17th, hut were with- 
drawn to make an attack from the west. The reserves sent to hold 
the line gained had a rough and tumble with a German counter- 
attack and had to yield slightly. The attack from the west under 
the Banking fire of Hill ISO managed to dig in and hold on to the 
west side of the wood. Making progress this was indeed, but it was 
progress at a fearful cost. The position was too murderous, however 
thoroughly the men dug. to he maintained. If they were not to he 
massacred in their hasty shelters, they must either go forward or 
hack. On the morning of the 18th, according to orders, the support 
battalions passed through the front line, rushing and outflanking 
enemy machine gun nests, in a fight that became a scramble of 
units, each clearing its way as fast as it could, and numbers of our 
men broke through the northern edge of the woods. All the while 
the Germans instead of holding fast to their positions, were acting 
on the offensive at every opportunity, infiltrating down the ravines, 
trying to creep around isolated parties and again charge them. It 
was a fighl between individuals and groups acting as their own 
generals, thrown on their own resources and initiative — German 
veterans with four years experience in this kind of fighting against 
our own fearless and quick-witted veterans of but a few months. 

On the lmh. the 1st Battalion. 309th Infantry, under Captain 
Parsons, advanced twice almost to the northern edge of the woods 
but was driven back with heavy losses. The enemy was keeping 
up an incessant fire with machine guns, which our artillery had not 
succeeded in reducing, and was also sending over great numbers of 
high explosives, shrapnel, and gas shells. The fighting of these days 
in the Hois des Loges is hard to describe. The confusion incident to 
fighting in woods and the ingenious defensive organization of the 
German machine gun nests made the control of any large body of 
men almost impossible. Men fought in small, disconnected groups. 
Often one of these groups would work its way well into the German 
lines and then, finding it was alone, would have to fight its wax- 
back again. Casualties wen' extremely heavy, and it was not 
uncommon to find sergeants in command of companies, and in 
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The tt^nd Division on our right had been unable to advance. 
With Champigneulle and the heights and ravines to the East and 
North still held l>y the enemy, our position in the Bois des Loges 
was untenable. Our losses were becoming out of all proportion to 
the advantages to be gained by remaining in the woods, and neither 
the Division nor Corps had available replacements for our losses. 

So, after carrying out their almost hopeless (ask with superb 
ardor and fortitude, these exhausted men of the 78th in the gas- 
saturatcd Bois des Loges were, on I he night of October 1!), told 
they were to fall back to the Grandpre-St. Juvin road, abreast of 
the line of the 82nd Division, and they complained. They might be 
staggering with fatigue and nearly suffocated with gas but they 
had been fighting in hot blood at close quarters for that portion 
of the woods. They did not want to yield this dearly bought ground 
They were critical of the order which compelled them to retrace 
their steps in the darkness - which was done in good order — across 
the levels that had been spattered with blood of their comrades. 

The efforts of the officers and men engaged in this frontal 
attack on an admirably organized enemy position, which could not 
be flanked because the units on the right and left had been unable 
to advance, was as able, brave, determined and persistent as any 
in all the stubborn fighting on the Argonne front. Xo better illus- 
tration of the excellent spirit these men showed could be found 
than the fact that their main criticism of the four day's fighting 
was that they were ordered to withdraw. The work of Major 
Segarra and Captain Jones of the 309th Infantry, as battalion com- 
manders, was particularly praiseworthy, as were also the exploits 
of Captain W. L. Hay of the .'510th and Companies B and I) of the 
310th. After the advances through the woods, Captain Ray found 
himself near the northern edge with twenty-four men, almost sur- 
rounded and attacked by a greatly superior force. By skillful 
handling of his men, he regained our lines with two prisoners, suffer- 
ing only three casualties and inflicting many on the enemy. Com- 
panies B and D. .'510th Infantry, went along the western side of the 
woods to the northern edge during the night of October 17-lSth. 
They expected to connect up with Companies A and C in the morn- 
ing, but morning found Companies A and C held up midway 
through the woods, so thai B and 1) found themselves alone with 
Germans on three sides of them. They were cut off from communi- 
cation and unable to move all day. but during the early hours of 
darkness, made' their way back to the road at the southern edge 
of the woods with hardly a casualty, so well was the withdrawal 
conducted. 

While the attacks against the Bois des Loges were taking 
place, persistent attempts by the 156th Brigade were being made to 
gain possession of the whole town of Grandpre and to push our lines 




Under almost constant enemy fire, our 303rd Engineers repaired necessary 
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P C. 78th Division, 
[8th October, litis. 

SECRET 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 28. 

Map: BUZANCY— 1/20,000. 

1. The following operations will take place tonight: 

The heavy Divisional Artillery, assisted liy Corps and Army Artillery, will tire within the following 
quadrilateral, from midnight to 2:00 Hours, ll'lth October, 1918: 
291.95-286 :s<) 
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The greater part of this fire being directed against that position of GRAND PRE which lies within 
this* quadrilateral. 

At 2:0(1 Hours, this Artillery fire will lift and make harassing and interdiction fire on hostile back 
areas and on known battery positions, etc-. 

2. When this tire lifts, the ( '. O. 312th Infantry will seize and consolidate the shelled area and the 
groundjto the North as far as the edge of the woods, (west of HELLE.JOYEISE FME.). 

3. At 3:00 Hours, the C. O. 311th Infantry will advance, capture BELLEJOYEUSE FME.. 
connect with tin- right of the 312th Infantry, (See Par. 2), and with the left of tin- 310th Infantry on the 
ridge North of FME DES LOGES. 

4. WHEN THESE FLANK CONNECTIONS ARE MADE, THE C. (i. 156th INFANTRY 
BRIGADE WILL CAUSE HIS NEW LINE To HE ADVANCED INTO THE HOIS DE ItOIR- 
GOGNE TO A Sl'FFK IENT DISTANCE TO PERMIT OF MOVEMENT TO PREVENT LOSS 
BY SHELL FIRE (AT LEAST 200 METERS). 

5. Prompt report will be made of arrival of units on line. 

By command of Major Geueral McRae. 

C. I) Herron, 
Chief of Staff. 

Official: 

E. S. Hayes. 

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to the heights at the north of the town and into the southern edge 
of the Bois de Bourgogne. Attacks were made by the 312th Infantry. 
acting with the 311th on their right. The 311th gained possession 
of the Ferine des Loges and the ridge to its west, but the 312th. on 
their left, was held up in Grandpre and the Ferme had to be given 
up. After two hours artillery preparation, beginning at midnight 
on the ISth. an assault was made against the citadel in Grandpre 
and against Talma Hill to the west by the 312th, under Colonel 
A. V. P. Anderson. Two parties attacked the citadel; one was 
unable to scale the cliff because of machine gun fire from the Bois 
de Bourgogne. and a storm of hand grenades from the top of the 
cliff. The other party succeeded in reaching the top, only to be 
driven off by machine guns and grenades. 

The 1st Battalion, 311th Infantry, under Major Odom. made 
a successful attack and gained the ridge to the west of Ferme de 
Loges by 8.00 a. m. Its left was stopped at the foot of the slope a 
few hundred yards east of Bellejoyeuse Ferme. This position was 
held all day but on the night of the 19th, when the withdrawal from 
the Bois de Loges of the 155th Brigade was ordered, the 311th 
Infantry was ordered to conform to the movement and fall back to 
the general line through Ferme des Greves. 

There was a pause in the operations around Grandpre from 
October 20th to 23rd, to permit a careful reconnaisance and study 
of the situation. A new attack was planned for the 23rd.* The 
plan called for a heavy destructive fire and a concentration of non- 
persistent gas on the points to be attacked. A smoke screen was 
to be laid down to cover two converging attacks from Grandpre 
and Talma Hill. 

The attack began as scheduled and was partially successful. 
Troops of the 312th in Grandpre met with terrific machine gun and 
artillery fire, so that their advance was badly broken up. Lieu- 
tenant M. IL Harris, with three or four men, were the only ones to 
scale the wall of the citadel in time to accompany the rolling bar- 
rage. This small group reached Bellejoyeuse Ferme and indulged 
in a wild struggle with the garrison there, but, because of their 
insignificant number, could not take the place and were obliged to 
fall back to our lines in the park north of the citadel. The line here 
had been stopped by machine guns about a half mile from their 
jump-off and later fell back 325 yards to get better shelter from the 
severe artillery fire. The attack on Talma Hill was successful. The 
battalion objective was gained and patrols sent out along the south- 
ern edge of the Bois de Bourgogne. Seventy-eight prisoners were 
taken on the citadel, one man in Company K, 312th, taking forty- 
seven of them out of one dugout. About as many were taken by 

*See F. O. No. 29, P. ('. 78th Division, 21 October. 1918, and 
Operations Order No. 49, Hg. 153 F. A. Brigade. 



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P. ('. 7Ht!i Division, 
21st October, 1918, 
2:30 hours. 

si<;<iu;r 

FIELD ORDER, 

No. 29. 
Maps; BUZANCY- 1 20.000 

VOUZIERS— 1 20,000 

ARGONNE— 1 50,000. 

1. The enemy holds strongly w'th machine guns, the Sim tlit-rn edge of the HOIS DE BOt'R- 
GOGNE, BELLEJOYEUSE FERME, and the Northern part of GRAND PRE. Our patrols have 
met with machine gun fire from the HOIS DES LOOKS, northeast of the FERME DES LOOKS, and 
from point approximately 90.7-87.8. 

Our dispositions remain unchanged. Line of 88th French Corps, on our left, is 89,9-86.5, 89.5- 
86.8, 88.4-87.3. 

2. The 156th Infantry Brigade will attack at II hour. 28rd October, to complete the capture of 
OKAXD PRE and establish themselves in the woods to the North and Northwest. Objectives shown 
on attach map. 

II HOUR [S 5:30 HOURS, 23rd OCTOBER, 1918. 

■'!. (a) At II hour, one battalion 312th Infantry, and two platoons of the machine gun company . 
312th Infantry, all under command of the Battalion commander, will advance through GRAND PRE 
and establish the line 98.2-87.51 theme around the Eastern edge of the woeds to the point 92.1-87.9; 
thence West to road fork at 91.7-88.0; thence Southwest to point 90.7-87.3. Their advance will be 
covered by a rolling barrage, which will advance at the rale of 100 meters per four minutes. When this 
line has been reached and the machine gun nest known to be at 90.5-87.3 (northeast of TALMA FERME) 
has been destroyed, a Hag rocket will be fired by the CO. of this battalion. 

The attack of this battalion will be made in two lines, each line consisting of two companies and 
1 platoon of the machine gun company. '!'!• e first line will advance through GRAND PRE, and estab- 
lish the line 92 '2-S7..J; thence around the Eastern edge of the woods to the point 92.1-87.9; thence West 
to the road fork at 91.7-88.0; tin nee South along the trad to Southern edge of the woods. The Eastern 
edge of the woods will be strongly protected by machine gun platoon accompanying this first line. 

The second line consisting of two companies of infantry and one machine gun platoon, will follow 
at approximately 1,000 meters, and "ill extend the- line from road fork 91.7-88.0, southwest to edge of 
the woods at 90.7-87.8. This line will destroy the machine gun next at 90.5-87.8. The accompanying 
machine gun platoon will cover the left Hank on this line. 

Jumping off line is the existing line in GRAND PRE. (See attached sketch.) 

(b) Upon the rocket signal from the first line that their objective has been reached, and the 
machine gun on the left Bank silenced, one battalion 311th Infantry, ami one-half companj of 309th 
Machine Gun Battalion, will advance from their jumping olf position in Northern edge of HOIS DE 
NEGREMONT (see attached sketch) and pass through the line held by the attacking battalion of the 
312th Infantry, to their objective, which is road fork 91.7-88.0, Northwest to cross-roads 91.2-85.5; 
Southwest along the road to edge of woods at 90.0:8.7. 

One Machine Gun Platoon will be disposed overlooking TALMA and the roads to lit- BATIS 
FERME and FUMAY. 

ZONK OF ACTION: WESTERN BOUNDARY: 91.8-85.0— TALMA, exclusive. 

EASTERN BOUNDARY: 98.0-85.0— Eastern edge of GRAND PRE. BELLEJOYEUSE 
FERME, exclusiv. — 92.2-87.5 — Northwest to cross-roads ill 2-88.5. 

(c) All remaining infantry units of the Division will remain in place and support this attack 
by making a vigorous demonstration with all means at their disposal 

The Machine Gun Co., 811th Infantry, will protect the right flank of the attacking forces by cover- 
ing the ground from BELLEJOYEUSE FERME to HOIS DES LOOKS. 

(d) The ('. O. 303rd Engineers will assign one company of his battalion to the :il 1th Infantry for 
duty connected with this operation. The C. 0. of this company will report in person to ('. 0. 311th 
Infantry, at his P C near LA KOI. IK FERME, at 15 hours, todaj 

(e) The Divisional Reserve "ill remain alerted in their present position. 

(f) The Artillery preparation will begin at once, and "ill include a heavy destructive fire on the 

Northern pari of GRAND PRE. and concentrations on the BOIS UK BOURGOGNE, particularly the 
machine gun positions at 90.5-87.3- BELLEJOYEUSE FERME, and dug-outs iii that immediate 
vicinity— FERME l>ES LOGES and HOIS DES LOGES 




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A bombardment of non-persistent gas will be placed upon the Southern edges of the HOIS I)K 
BOURGOGNE and upon the Western and Southern .-dps of HOIS DES LOOKS. This fire will be 
completed at H minus :i hours. At II hour, a smoke screen will be laid down from 92.9-87.8 to point 
94.0-87.0, and from IT.RME DES TALMA to 91.0-87.0. 

The Artillery will not fire South of the citadel in GRAND PRE. 

The Artillery will cover the attack indicated in Paragraph 8-A, by creeping barrage, travelling at the 
rate of III!) meters in four minutes. Further details of artillery action, in Artillery Annex attached. 

(g) Weather permitting, low-flying aeroplanes will accompany the infantry ami assist in the 
reduction of machine gun nests at 90.5-87.3. 

(x) Combat troops will be in position at II minus '2 hours. Infantry will advance from their 
jumping off place at H hour. Full use will be made of phosphorous and Thermite grenades. 1 pounders 
and Stokes mortars. 

THIS ACTION MIST BE VIGOROUSLY PISHED. AS THE FUTURE OPERATIONS OF 
THE ENTIRE FIRST ARMY CROPS DEPENDS UPON ITS SIX (ESS 

4. No change in Administrative details. 

5. P. C"s. No change. 

By command of Major General McRae. 

C. D. Herbon. 
Chief of Staff. 



Official 



L. Frixk. 
Major. A. C. of S. 0-3. 



1— C. G. 78th Div. 

2— C. of S. 

3— G-l 

4— G-2 

5— G-3 

6— Div. Art. Off. 

7— Div. Eng. Off. 

8— Div. M. G. Off. 

9— Div. Sig. Off. 
10— Div. Gas Off. 
11 — Div. Surgeon 
12 — Div. Yeterinarian 
13— Div. Dental Off. 
14— Div. Adjutant 
15 — Div. Inspector 
lf>— Div. Judge Adv. 
17— Div. Q. M 
18— Div. Ord. Off. 
19— Div. Postal Off. 
20— Div. Salvage Off. 
21— Div. Billeting Off. 
i'.' Finance Dept. 
23— V. O. Hq. Troop 
24—1 Corps 
25 — First Army 
26— Div. Stat. 
27— A. P. M 

28— C. O. French Mission 
29— War Diarv 
30— Y. M. C.A. 
31— 155th Brig. 



DISTRIBUTION: 



32— 308th M. G. Bn. 

33— 309th Inf. 

34— 310th Inf. 

35— 156th Brig. 

36— 309th M. G. Bn. 

37— 311th Inf. 

38— 312th Inf. 

39— 153rd F. A. Brig. 

40— 307th Art. 

41— 308th Art. 

42— 309th Art. 

43— 303rd T. M. Bty. 

44 — 303rd Engineers 

45— 303rd F. S. Bn. 

46— 307th M. G. Bn. 

47— 303rd Trains 

48— 303rd M. P. 

49— 303rd Amm. Train 

50— 303rd Supplv Tn. 

51— 303rd San. f r. 

52— 303rd Mob. Yet. See. 

53— 303rd Eng. Train 

54 — Red Cross 

55 — Message Centre 

56— 1st French Cav. Div. Dismtd. 

57— 82nd Div. 

58— 77th Div. 

59— Lt. Col. Budd. Div Reserve 

60 — 38th French Corps 

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PLAN OF OFFENSE ARGONNE SECTOR 
DOCUMENT NO. 4 



Hq. 153rd F. A. Brigadi 
October 21st, 1!>is. 



OPERATIONS 

No. 19 



1. On tin- 23rd of October at H hour, the 156th Infantry ling, will complete tin- conquest of 
(.HANI) PRE and advance into the BOIS DE BOURGOGNE'in accordance with F. O. No. 29, Hq. 
78th Div The attack will be made in two phases, the first starting from the southern edge of GRAND 
PRE and having as its objective the red I in*- in sketch No. 1: the second starting at the completion of 
the first, from HOIS DE NEGREMONT and passing through the 1st phase objective to the blue line. 
The completion of the 1st phase will he indicated by the firing of a FLAG ROCKET by the assault 
battalion commander. The artillery will support the operation as shown below. 

II. The attack will he preceded by an artillery preparation as follows: 

1 DESTRUCTIONS (Sketch No. 2)— The heavy regiment will accomplish the destruction 
indicated on sketch during the day 22nd Oct. The effect of these destructions will he maintained by 

occasional short hursts of fire upon the same area during the night. 

2. NEUTRALIZATION BY GAS (Sketch No. 2)— This will be accomplished in the shortest 
possible period of time in order to get an effective concentration. It will he completed by H — 3h. 
No. 5 gas will be used. The Corps Artillery has been asked to assist in the gas concentration. 

3. INTERDICTION FIRE will be executed from H— lh to II as shown on Sketch No. 3. The 
nature of this fire will be short and irregular bursts accurately placed upon the sensitive points assigned. 

4. COUNTEB BATTERY— The Corps and Army Artillery has been requested to counter all 
known enemy hatters from H — lh throughout the operation 

5. PROHIBITION OF ENEMY REINFORCEMENT— From H— lh, the 238th E. A. will 
harass the road running south from le MORTHOMME through la RACARDERIE-la CHINERAY. 
Also the road running west from BEFFU et le MORTHOMME. The Corps and Army artillery have 
been asked to harass rear areas. 

III. The attack will be accompanied by artillery as follows: 

1. RAKING EIRE (Sketch No. +) to drive the enemy personnel from their defenses, will begin 
at H hour and precede the infantry advance. This fire will be fired by the organizations as indicated in 
SK. No. 4. Fire will be particularly directed upon targets that may be discovered from forward O. P.'s. 
(For instance trenches south of HOIS DE BOURGOGNE). In 'ease of the 309th F. A. this fire will 
begin at the southern end of the area assigned in the 1st phase and will be advanced in front of the 
infantry progression, keeping always in front of the rolling barrage; in the second phase the fire will be 
lifted as indicated on sketch In the case of the 307th F. A this fire will be delivered upon selected tar- 
gets in the areas assigned in the 1st phase until H — 08; in the second phase the fire will be timed a 
indicated on the sketch. In the case of the 238th F. A. the fire will be delivered upon FARM DE LOGES 
and the edges of the BOIS DE LOGES until H— 68; in the 2nd phase the fire will be timed as indicated 
on the sketch. Hate of fire for 75 mm : 

1st phase: 300 rds. per Btry. per hour. 

2nd phase: 150 rds. per Btry. per hour. 
For 155 mm.: 

1st phase: 30 rds. per piece per hour. 

2nd phase: 15 rds. per piece per hour. 

2. ROLLING BARRAGE will he fired by the 308th F. A. as indicated on sketch No. 5. Hate 
of tire 300 rds. per battery per hour, one gun always at rest; projectile II- F. When the rolling barrage 
lifts from its line at II — 08 it will go into the protective barrage line indicated on sketch and will fire 
at the same rate until II — 85. This protective barrage line will be extended by the 307th F. A. as 
indicated on same sketch. 

3. SMOKE SCREEN will be put in front of enemy strong points, as indicated on sketch No. 4, 
al II hour and maintained for one hour. This will be done by 75 mm. 1307th F. A. and 238th F. A.) 
with No. 3 special shell. In making the proposed screen the 307th F. A. will employ two batteries 
tiring 100 rds. per battery per hour. The 238th F A will employ three batteries in its smoke mission, 
firing at the same rate. 

IV. The defense of the ground gained will he secured by the 3(IStli F. A. in liasson with the 
C. G. of the 156th Infantry Brigade: by the usual <). C. P. to be planned by the C. 0. 300th F A. and 




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by special disposition li> be made later by the Divisional Artillery < 'oramander according t>i the results 
of the operation. 



V. II hour will be 5h:30 October 83rd, 1918 



Official: 

George I.. Briggs, 

t apt I'. A. < Operations. 



( '. C. Hearn, 

Brigadier General, U. S. A., 
1 Commanding. 



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P. C. 78th Division, 
23rd October, l!MS, 

19:30 Hours. 



SECRET 



FIELD ORDER. 

No. :s<>. 
Maps: SAME AS FIELD ORDER NO. 29. 

1. The enemv still holds the Southern edge of the BOIS DE BOURGOGNE between Hill 220. 
(immediately Northeast of FERME DE TALMA), and Hill 204, (North of GRAND PRE). 

The 78th Division extended its gains North of GRAND PRE and stormed Hill 220, (immediately 
Northeast of FERME DE TALMA). 

2. The 78th Division will continue its attack at ' H" Hour on October 24th, 1918. 

3. (a) 156th INFANTRY RRIGADE. 

OBJECTIVE:— TALMA (exelusive)— Northeast to cross-roads at 91.2-88.4— Southeast to 
92.5-87.3. 

The 312th Infantry, (less battalion in Brigade Reserve) plus one battalion of the 311th Infantry 
(now in Northern edge of BOIS DE NEGREMONT), all under command of Commanding Officer 
of the 312th Infantry, will attack from the line — their present positions on Hill 220 — Southeast to 
91.0-86.8—92.0-86.0 East to boundary between the 311th and 312th Infantry at 92.7-86.6. 

The Brigade Reserve will be moved from their present position to the Northern edge of the BOIS 
DE NEGREMONT in the vicinity of O. P. MADELONE (91.7-85.0). 

(b) 155th INFANTRY BRIGADE. 

The 155th Infantry Brigade will support the attack of the 156th Infantry Brigade, and extend 
left of its line to the Northwest, so as to protect right Hank of the 156th Infantry Brigade. 

(c) The 307th Machine (inn Battalion is relieved from Division Reserve and will support attack 
by vigorous fire action. 

(d) 153rd F. A. BRIGADE. 

The 153rd Artillery Brigade will vigorously support attack and seize the first opportunity to press 
guns forwaid into the BOIS DE BOURGOGNE. 

(e) The Division Reserve will move before 12 Hours, 24th October, 1918, to a position on the' 
Northern slope of ravine running West from LA FOLIE FERME. 

(x) The attack will be made without previous artillery preparation. Combat troops will be in 
position at "H minus one (1) Hour. Infantry will advance from the Jump-Off Line at "H" Hour. 

4. No change in Administrative Details. 

5. No change in P. C.'s. 

J. H. McRae. 

Major General, 
Commanding. 

NOTE:— H HOUR IS 6:00 HOURS, 24th OCTOBER. 1918 

DISTRIBITION: Same distribution as Field Order No. 29. 78th Div., Oct. 21. 1918. 



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the 1st Battalion in its attack on Talma Hill. While the full objec- 
tive set for this attack was not reached, two of the three points 
which make up the stronghold of Grandpre were taken — Talma 
Hill and the Citadel in Grandpre — and the way opened for the 
success which followed. It was during this attack that Supply 
Sergeant Sawelson of Company M, 312th Infantry, won the Con- 
gressional Medal of Honor. Sergeant Sawelson went to the aid of 
a badly wounded comrade who was lying exposed to terrific machine 
gun fire far in advance of his company's line. Finding that he could 
not carry the man in to shelter, Sawelson returned to get water for 
him, and on his second trip out he was killed just as he handed his 
comrade the canteen. 

The day of the 24th witnessed a continuation of the offensive 
on the whole Division front.* The next morning, the 3rd Battalion, 
311th, under Captain Flint, passed through the forces of the 312th 
on top of Talma Hill and attacked. This attack was preceded by a 
brief artillery diversion to the east and a ten minute preparation 
by artillery and machine guns, the latter being especially effective. 
They easily gained the edge of the Bois de Bourgogne, and then 
fought their way along to a line running along the edge of the woods 
to a point about a quarter mile east of Talma Hill. This left a gap 
of almost a mile between the force in the part north of Grandpre 
and the battalion of the 311th coming in from the west. 

Re-enforcements of two companies from the 2nd Battalion, 
311th, were sent up during the night of October 25th-26th, to 
strengthen the rather thinly-held line and to assist, in "mopping 
up" the woods and gaining touch with Grandpre. A severe enemy 
barrage and a counter-attack by infantry supported with machine 
guns along the ridge north of Hill 20-1, delaying the finishing touch 
on these operations until the early morning of the 27th, when 
Company E, with the assistance of one pounders, drove the last, 
remaining enemy machine guns from the heights north of Grand- 
pre, thus putting an end to this enemy strong-hold that had figured 
so conspiciously in holding up the extreme left of the American line. 
On the 26th, the remainder of the 2nd Battalion was ordered into 
close support of the line; at the same time relieving the companies 
of the 312th Infantry in Grandpre. 

On the night of this day the 1st Battalion, 311th, was relieved 
from the front line in the vicinity of Ferine des Greves and placed 
in reserve at La Noue le Coq. 

The 155th Brigade extended its line to the Ferine des Greves 
and the gap from there to Grandpre across the bend in the river 
was covered by strong machine gun positions. The 312th, upon 
its relief, went into Division Reserve, and the 311th, supported by 
the 309th Machine Gun Battalion, organized the 156th Brigade 

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25th October, 1!MK, 
SF.rltKr 12:30 hours. 

FIELD ORDER, 

NO. 31. 
Maps: BUZANCY— 1 20,000. 
VOUZIERS l 80, 

1. There is no further information of the enemj 

There is no change in the disposition of divisions on our right and left. 

t. This Division will organize its present front line suitably for a jump-off to an attack to the 
North, and to obtain information of the enemy's dispositions and intentions. 

3. (a) 155th INFANTRY BRIGADE. 

BOUNDARIES:— EAST— MARCO, exclusive; MIN l)K BAS, inclusive; CHAMPIGNEULLE, 
exclusive; MALMAISON KERME. exclusive. 

WEST:— CHEVTERES, inclusive; FERME DES LOGES, inclusive; 94.0-94.0; BOIS DE 
THENORGUES. inclusive 

(b) 156th INFANTRY BRIGADE. 

BOUNDARIES:— EAST— Same as West Boundary of 15.3th Infantry Brigade. 
WEST— 90.0-85.0; TALMA, inclusive; BOULT-AUX-BOIS, exclusive. 

(c) MACHINE GUN BATTALIONS AND COMPANIES. 

All machine gun battalions and companies in the Division, including those of Brigade and Regi- 
ments, will be utilized and disposed within their respective sectors according to machine gun plan 
to follow. 

(d) 153rd FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE. 

The 153rd F. A. Brigade will prepare to support the general plan 

(e) 303rd ENGINEERS. 

The 303rd Engineers will continue its present mission. 

(f) DIVISIONAL RESERVE. 

The 312th Infantry and 307th Machine Gun Battalion will relieve the Units now in the Divisional 
reserve. 

(x) Details of relief of organizations now in Division Reserve will he arranged by C. O. 312th 
Infantry. 

The relief of the units of the 156th Infantry Brigade now in the new sector aerein hssigned to the 
155th Infantry Brigade, will he made by the Commanding General. 155th Infantry Brigade, after con- 
sultation with the Commanding General, 156th Infantry Brigade. 

The occupation of new sectors and the relief of the present Division Reserve will he completed 
before daylight, 26th October, 1918. 

Command in each sector and subsector passes upon completion of relief. 

Brigade Commanders will take full advantage of this pause in the general advance to reorganize 
units, replenish supplies, and to give a maximum rest to their troops consistent with the carrying out 
of their mission and the disposition of their forces to meet possible counter-attacks. 

Particular attention will be given to organization in depth. 

Stokes Mortars. 37 mm. and 75 mm. gun> will be advanced for short range tire on located hostile 
machine gun positions, and to support the general advance. 

On completion of occupation of new sectors herein designated, Brigade Commanders will report 
the fact by telephone to this P. C. Within twenty-four (24) hours after completion of relief, they will 
submit a tracing or marked map. showing their dispositions down to and including companies. 

Attention is invited to restrictions covering movements in daylight. 

4. Changes in Administrative Details will be covered in orders from G-l. 

5. POSTS OF COMMAND. 

155th INFANTRY BRIGADE— 9G.8-83.:!. 

15(ith INFANTRY BRIGADE— LA MAI. ASSISE FERME. 

308th F A. REGIMENT— LA MALASS1SE FERME. 

DIVISION RESERVE— Ravine 400 yard. West ,,f LA FOLIE FME. 

J. H. McRae, 

Major General. 
DISTRIBUTION: Same as Field Order No. 29, 7Hth Div. Commanding. 




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front in the Bois de Bourgogne in preparation for the major opera- 
tion of November 1st. Further serious exploitation of the success 
of reducing Grandpre was not attempted upon Corps orders. Minor 
rectifications of the front, including the occupation of Talma Village 
on the L 28th and Bellcjoveuse Ferine on the 29th, and the reduction 
of annoying machine gun nests, were easily accomplished before 
the great attack of November 1st. 

The final and successful attack on Grandpre was the occasion 
for a commendatory message from Lieutenant General Liggett, 
Commander of the First Army, which reads as follows: 

"The Army is very much pleased with the persistent, intelli- 
gent, and succesful work done by the 7Sth Division in clearing up the 
ridges north of Grandpre." 

Major General Dickman of the 1st Army Corps, added this 
tribute: 

"I heard the Commander of the 1st Army, General Hunter 
Liggett, express himself as much pleased with your intelligent per- 
sistence in pushing operations against the enemy in your sector. 

"I wish to add to this high appreciation of the perseverance of 
yourself, the officers and enlisted men of your division in pursuing 
operations in most difficult terrain and under severe conditions, com- 
pleting the capture of Grandpre and pushing your line well forward 
in the Bois de Bourgogne. 

"Please convey my sentiments to all concerned." 

During the last few days of October, preparations were made 
for the big attack of November 1st. Quantities of small arms, 
ammunition, rockets, flares, etc., were brought up close to the lines 
and stored in dumps. Telephone lines were increased and new lamp 
stations organized so that communication would be assured during 
the attack. The 303rd Engineers under constant fire built several 
bridges across the Aire River. The artillery force was greatly 
increased by 1st Army and 1st Corps troops and many French 
batteries. The only thing that was lacking to put the Division in 
good shape was men to replace the heavy casualties of the 
depleted infantry regiments — but none were available. 




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THE PURSUIT TOWARD SEDAN 



URING THE last days of October when the front line of 
the division stretched out along the St. Juvin-Grandpre 
Road and along the crest of the ridge in the southern portion 
of the Bois de Bourgogne to the village of Talma, the sector 
was quieter than it had been during any of the month's 
fighting. The Germans still sent over their morning and 
evening "hate" and dropped bio; shells harmlessly into the 
i^) valley of the Aire. Enemy planes occasionally flew low 
jy along our front line firing machine guns with little effect. 
Stray bullets came down the Ferine de Lonvet road and 
from the woods north and northeast of Talma, cracking over the 
heads of our outposts. Rut there was little organized firing. Talma 
and Grandpre had been cleared and the Bois des Loges which had 
proved such a stronghold against earlier attacks was as quiet as a 
country churchyard. So much so that the belief prevailed the 
enemy had withdrawn its rear guard Maxims. However, patrols 
sent forward during the night of October .'51 found them still in 
position. 

To the Germans we must have appeared to be watchfully 
waiting. But in reality, we were preparing the biggest movement 
we had yet participated in — the November First attack.* During 
those last four days of October, the line officers met daily in their 
battalion and regimental P. C.'s and studied the secret orders and 
maps as they came in from Division Headquarters. Rack in 
Brigade Headquarters and Division, the intelligence reports were 
being analyzed with the greatest care. The artillery were bringing 
up vast supplies of ammunition. Every detail was being carefully 
prepared. 

The 155th Brigade, with the 309th and 310th Infantry Regi- 
ments on the line in the order named from right to left, was sup- 
ported by the 308th Machine Gun Battalion and the 307th Field 
Artillery. The 156th Brigade was supported by the 309th Machine 
(bin Battalion and the 308th Field Artillery; it had the 311th 
Infantry only on the line, the :512th Infantry being in reserve. For 
this attack, the Army Command had supplemented our own artil- 
lery with the direct, close support of the 238th French F. A., "247th 
French F. A., each with nine batteries of 75 Mms., and the Goth 
Regiment U. S. Coast Artillery Corps, with two batteries of 9.2" guns. 
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P. ('. 78th Division, 
October 80, 1918. 

IS Hours. 
SECHKT 

CORRECTED COPY OF 

FIELD ORDER 

NO. 32. 

Maps: SAME AS F. O. NO. 32. 

(Corrected Copies) 

1. The First Army Corps will attack nn its present front on D day at H hour, with three divisions 
in line. The attack will be an enveloping one from the right, to flank the enemv out of the ROIS DK 
BOURGOGNE. 

2. The 78th Division will execute a holding attack on its front West of GRAND PRE, and will 
protect the left flank of the Corps by advancing so as to continually face the BOIS DE BOURGOGNE. 
It will promptly seize the BOIS DfiS LOGES and thoroughly clean it out during the first day. 

BOUNDARIES: 

EAST:— LA VIERGETTE; LA BESOGNE (inclusive): MARCQ (exclusive): CHAMPIG- 
NEULLE (exclusive)OMALMAISON FERME (exclusive); AUTHE (inclusive). 

WEST:— GRAND PRE (inclusive); TALMA (inclusive); HAUTE-BATIS FERME (inclusive); 
BOULT-AUX-BOIS (inclusive). 

To the 78th Division are attached: 

50th Aero Squadron. 

5th Balloon Company, (with Corps Artillery). 

2 Companies 53d Pioneer Infantry. 

2 Batteries 65 C. A. C. (9.2's). 

238 R. A. C. P. (French). 

247 R. A. C. P. (French)— From hour, I) plus 1 day). 

OBJECTIVES: 

FIRST OBJECTIVE: Northern edge of HOIS DES LOGES; 92.8-88.4; 91.5-88.7; 91.2-88.5. 

SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVE: Ridge 2 kilometers North of BRIQUENAY— to connect with 
IV French Army at BOULT-AUX-BOIS. 

LINE OF DEPARTURE: 95.7-86.3; 92.9-86.6; 92.3-87.1; 92.15-87.65; 91.3-88.4; 90.0-87.7. 
(See Special Map attached.) 

Upon reaching the FIRST OBJECTIVE, patrols will he pushed well to the front, preparatory to a 
further advance on the second day. 

8. (a) 155th INFANTRY BRIGADE. 

BOUNDARIES: 

EAST:— LA VIERGETTE; LA BESOGNE (inclusive); MARCQ (exclusive) CHAMPIGNEULLE 
'exclusive) ; MALMAISON FERME (exclusive); AUTHE (inclusive). 

WEST— CHEVIERES (inclusive); FERME DES LOGES (exclusive); BOIS DES LOGES 
(inclusive); BRIQUENAY (exclusive); GERMONT (inclusive). 

FIRST OBJECTIVE: Northern edge of BOIS DES LOGES. The Northern edge will he seized 
promptly and the woods thoroughly cleaned out the first day. 

SI iiSEQUENT OBJECTIVE: That part of the SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVE which lies North 
of BRIQUENAY. 

(b) 156th INFANTRY BRIGADE: 

BOUNDARIES: 

EAST: — Same as West Boundary of 155th Brigade. 

WEST:— GRAND PRE (inclusive); TALMA (inclusive); HAUTE-BATIS FERME (inclusive); 
BOULT-AUX-BOIS (inclusive). 

The 156th Infantrv Brigade, less 1 Battalion, 312th Infantrv, will cover and support the left flank 
of the 155th Infantry Brigade, extending the line of the SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVE North to include 
BRIQUENAY. This line will be held strongly with machine guns and cover the Eastern edges of the 
BOIS DE BOURGOGNE 

FIRST OBJECTIVE: W.stern point of BOIS DE LOGES; 92.8-88.4; 91.5-88.7: 91.2-ss 5 

SUBSEQUENT ORJE< T1VE: That part of the SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVE which lies between 
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LIAISON GROUP — A combat liasion detachment of one battalion of infantry and one machine 
gun company will maintain contact with the 38th French Corps along the Western boundary of the 
Corps. The bulk of this Detachment will be kept in position where they may be utilized to a ; d the 
advance to the FIRST and SUBSEQUENT OBJECTIVES. 

(c) 153rd FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE. 

The 153rd Field Artillery Brigade, plus attached artillery, will carry out the plan prescribed in 
Annex No. 1, Field Order No. 85, 1st Army Corps. 

The heights and Eastern slopes of the BOIS DE BOURGOGNE, extending from GRAND PRE to 
1 kilometer North of BRIQL'ENAY, will be Yperited from D minus 3 days to D minus 1 day. 

(d) Division RESERVE. 

One (1) Battalion, 313th Infantry, and 307th Machine Gun Battalion, will remain in their present 
position, in reserve. 

(e) EMPLOYMENT OF MACHINE GUNS. (See Annex No. 1.) 

(f) TECHNICAL AND SPECIAL TROOPS AND SERVICES. 

All Technical and Special Troops and Services will carry out the plans of action outlined in Annexes 
to Field Order No. 85, 1st Army Corps, and Field Order No. 32, 78th Division. 

(g) PLAN OF AIR SERVICE. (See Annex No. 2.) 

(h) ORGANIZATION OF THE CONQUERED GROUND. (See Annex No. 3 to Field Order 
No 85, 1st A. C.) 

(i) PLAN OF ENGINEERS. (See Annex No. 4.) 

(j) BATTLE INSTRUCTIONS. (See Annex No. 5 to F. O. 85, 1st A. C.) 

(x) 1. Combat troops will be in position on D day at II minus 4 hours. The artillery prepara- 
tion for the attack will begin at H minus 2 hours. The Infantry will advance from the line of departurt 
at H hour, preceded by a rolling barrage travelling at the rate of 100 meters in five (5) minutes. 

2. The infantry advance will be boldly and vigorously executed. Battalions will seize every 
opportunity to push ahead, as their advance will insure that of others. 
4 PLAN OF LIAISON. (See Annex No. 6.) 

PLAN OF INTELLIGENCE. (See Annex No. 7.) 

PLAN OF COMMUNICATION, SUPPLY AND EVACUATION. (See Annex No. 8.) 
5. POSTS OF COMMAND. 

78th Division— CHATEL CHEHERY. 

155th Infantry Brigade— 96.8-83.3. 

156th Infantry Brigade— LA MALASSISE FERME. 

153rd Field Artillery Brigade— CHATEL CHEHERY 

307th Machine Gun Battalion— LA NOUE le CO Q. 

Division Reserve— LA NOUE le CO Q. 

Advance Center of Information — LA BESOGNE. 

J. H. McRae, 

Major General, 
Commanding. 
DISTRIBUTION: "A". 

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144 History of the Seventy -eighth Division 

In brief the plan of attack was as follows: In front of the 
156th Brigade lay the Bois de Bourgogne, a belt of thick woods 
extending north for about eight kilometers. Fighting through this 
woods was to be avoided by saturating it with yperite (mustard 
gas), especially along its eastern edge. The 156th Brigade to hold 
the southern edge of the woods from Talma to the north of Grand- 
pre, and attack and face the eastern edge of the woods. The 155th 
Brigade to attack north through the Bois des Loges, its left flank 
being protected by the 156th Brigade. The French were to advance 
to the west of the Bois de Bourgogne and liaison re-established 
with them at its northern end, near Boult-aux-Bois. 

The first objective was a line stretching from the Bois de 
Bourgogne, on the left, through the northern edge of the Bois des 
Loges; the subsequent objective, a ridge two kilometers north of 
Briquenay. As the Bois des Loges was believed to be thinly held, 
two hours artillery preparation was thought to be adequate. 

During all this preparation, the mysterious symbols of "D" 
Day and "H" Hour were the only information that was given out 
as to the moment of "jump-off." On October 30th, the wail of gas 
shells from our own artillery told us that the yperite was beginning 
its deadly work in the Bois de Bourgogne. All that day and all the 
next the gas fire continued unceasingly. Nearly forty thousand 
rounds of yperite shell were fired into certain areas of the Bourg- 
gogne Woods, then batteries concentrated destructive fire on certain 
known enemy positions. The continued rapid whirr of our shells 
passing over to the German lines turned day and night of October 
31st into a weird pandemonium. For two hours immediately pre- 
ceding the attack, ten thousand rounds of high explosive were 
poured into the troublesome Bois des Loges by our own 153rd F. A. 
Brigade and the attached Army artillery. As further fire prepara- 
tion, a heavy machine gun barrage was laid down on the Bois des 
Loges, the ridge to the west of this woods and on the road running 
north into le Morthomme from Grandpre. Under this intense con- 
centration it seemed well nigh impossible that the Germans could 
survive. The night of the 31st. word was whispered down the 
front line that we were going over at five-thirty the next morning. 

Great confidence prevailed among the officers and men on 
the eve of the attack. The morale was excellent. The few days 
quiet had restored the spirits of everyone. One battalion com- 
mander said in a conference of officers for final preparation, that 
tomorrow's show would be a "picnic," and, he believed, the last 
battle of the war. The major was right in his second prophecy, but 
the picnic was a little delayed. He had underestimated the enemy's 
brilliant rear-guard defense in the Bois des Loges — the last of the 
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Rumors of an imminent armistice — rumors which had haunted 
us almost since we had left the St. Mihiel lines — had little weight 
with the men. One soldier who was told that the war was over, 
pointed forward to the enemy positions — "Over there/' he replied. 
Peace seemed very remote to the occupants of the shell-holes on the 
St. Juvin — Grandpre road. While there was still a German behind 
a gun they knew that their job was WAR. 

At one-thirty on the morning of November first, the troops 
took their positions on the line of departure organized in the wave 
formation in which they were to jump off — two thin skirmish lines 
followed by lines of staggered columns. At half past three, the 
thunder of the artillery began back in the hills and the great circle 
of the horizon burst into flame. From the ridge south of the Aire 
Valley came the sharp "rat-tat-tat" of a machine gun barrage. 

The men were eager for the attack when dawn came. Chilled 
by the long hours of the night they waited impatiently for the 
signal to advance. A heavy mist hung over the broad plain which 
stretched ahead of our line of departure and the first advancing 
waves were soon lost to sight. But this happy concealment was 
short-lived, and as the last of the staggered columns moved out the 
mist rose and the sun shone on thin, long lines of bayonets. Imme- 
diately the counter-barrage of German 77's came down in the face 
of our men, followed by a withering machine gun fire from three 
sides — Champigneulles on the right, the Bois des Loges in the 
center, and the Ferme des Loges on the left. The men advanced 
steadily against the artillery barrage, but the bands of fire laid down 
by the machine guns was impassable. Nevertheless, the organiza- 
tion was perfectly maintained and the men dug in along the edge 
of the Bois des Loges. On the left, the 311th and 312th Infantry 
were able to attack the Ferme des Loges with grenades and put out 
a number of the guns. 

Thus at 5.30 A. M., the thin attacking lines of the 155th 
Brigade, (it must be remembered that the previous two weeks con- 
tinuous severe fighting had reduced the units of the division to less 
than half their normal man power) went over preceded by a rolling 
barrage, from their shelters on the side of the St. Juvin-Grandpre 
road. They went quickly up the gentle slope and across the open 
ground south of the woods; unhesitatingly they continued in the 
face of the enemy counter-barrage and withering machine gun fire 
and in little more than thirty minutes were entering the Bois des 
Loges and plunging headlong through the underbrush and driving 
the Germans before them. Now, the enemy machine gunners in 
the southern edge of the woods were quickly routed and those 
surviving hastily retreated northward without waiting for our men 
to close with them. 



The Pursuit Toward Sedan 147 

Splendidly did the driving attack progress until the unim- 
proved road running east and west through the woods was reached; 
here further progress was cheeked by murderous machine nun fire 
from countless German Maxims echeloned in depth to the front 
and on the heights to the northwest. Such was the natural strength 
of the German positions, combined with the admirable advantage 
he had taken of the terrain, coupled with his ingenious method of 
cover that our previous artillery preparation in the Bois des Loges 
was a wasted effort. Everywhere numerous shell craters were in 
evidence and so were the barking, snapping German machine guns. 
During the heavy artillery concentrations, they had promptly with- 
drawn their guns until the storm had passed. As in the fighting 
around Grandpre, they had dropped their guns into deep dugouts 
during the bombardments and with cables hoisted them to turn 
on the advancing infantry immediately after the bombardment 
was over. 

The front line of the right brigade was thus held up all day of 
November 1st and suffered heavy casualties. A definite attempt 
was made at one-thirty to advance against the hostile machine gun 
positions but the accompanying barrage was light and no progress 
was made. The front line units were so depleted that it was impos- 
sible to send wounded men to the rear and it was not until late that 
night that they could be moved. Much suffering resulted and 
everyone, whether wounded or not, spent a day and a night doing- 
one of the most difficult of all war jobs — the job of sitting still under 
nearly continuous fire. The enemy had very clearly taken full 
advantage of the naturally-strong positions he held; every road, 
trail and by-way of the woods was in perfect enfilade. 

In the 15Gth Brigade, the front line was held by two battalions 
of the 311th Infantry. The 3rd Battalion under Major Cooke, 
reinforced by a machine gun company, was to remain in position 
holding the southern edge of the Bois de Bourgogne from Talma to 
a point about 700 yards northwest of Bellejoyeuse Ferme, and 
maintain liaison with the French on our left. The 2nd Battalion, 
under Lieutenant Colonel Budd, in position along the ridge extend- 
ing north from Grandpre and connecting with the right of the 3rd 
Battalion, jumped off at the appointed hour. Its first objective 
was a general east and west line connecting the northwest point of 
Bois des Loges with the Bois de Bourgogne. The attack of this 
battalion was in a northeasterly direction, across deep, open valleys 
and ravines: every foot of tin- ground being swept by enemy machine 
guns from the high ground to the north and east. The most serious 
difficulty was encountered in attempting to get across the valley 
immediately north of Bellejoyeuse Ferme, for the ridge extending 
from the point of the Bois des Loges was strongly held by the enemy 
and their flanking fire throughout the early part of the day could 




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not be overcome. By late afternoon, however, the righl company 

succeeded in working up the ridge from the road west of Ferine des 
Loges and the 311th Infantry attained its objective. 

Night came and with it a new plan of attack. The way was 
now open; the Hois des Loges was to be attacked from the west. 
The 312th Infantry moved up during the night into position in the 
vicinity of Ferine de Loges, to strike this stronghold on the flank 
at the same time that the 155th Brigade renewed its attack from 
the south. The Hois des Loges, as one of the enemy's main points 
of resistance was doomed, and the Germans knew it. 

With the morning light the front lines moved forward. Stead- 
ily through the thick woods they advanced without a suggestion 
of opposition. Men who had dodged and crawled and walked 
between bullets half the night could not believe their senses until 
they came on the tangible evidence of the retreat. Deep buried 
in the woods, carefully dug and skillfully protected, were the count- 
less dugouts and emplacements. Beside the Maxims and plentiful 
supplies of ammunition, the Germans in their haste had left helmets, 
packs, pistols, personal equipment, wine and maps in reckless ami 
wholesale abandon. But of themselves there were none except 
here and there a body shattered out of human resemblance by our 
artillery. So ended the worst of their rear guard action by a quiet, 
sudden withdrawal of the last gunners during the early morning- 
hours of November 2nd. 

No time was lost in taking up the pursuit, one feature of 
which was to immediately load a detachment consisting of several 
companies of the 311th and 312th Infantry and one from the 307th 
Machine Gun Battalion into motor trucks and rush them forward 
until stopped by mined roads and blown out bridges north of 
Briquenay. 

The Germans had developed a most complete system of light 
railway transport and veritable networks of these light, narrow- 
gauge lines were constructed by them, supplementing the standard 
rail lines they had won from the French in the early advances of 
the war. One of their terminals, with great trackage and sidings, 
was located midway between le Morthomme and Briquenay on 
the fringe of the Hois de Bourgogne. So under the tremendous 
pressure of our two days artillery preparation and the driving 
attack of November 1st, the Germans quietly loaded on trains the 
bulk of their forces that had been doggedly holding this well-nigh 
impregnable front and speedily withdrew them to the rear, leaving 
only a very light covering force to follow afoot. The enemy 
reasoned that after three weeks of this continually persistent, 
driving, hammering blows and desperate thrusts that the "Light- 
ning" Division would be in no mood or condition to press too closely 
on their heels, but notwithstanding, they took every precaution 




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to retard pursuit; great trees which had lined the roads were felled 
criss-cross in certain sections, numerous rows had been chopped 
with a huge V near the base, ready to be dropped, but the installa- 
tion of the necessary spark wire and explosive discharge were 
neglected in their haste. Roads were blown up, bridges destroyed 
and the steel rails at close intervals shattered and twisted by explo- 
sive charges. 

Our infantry could advance through the shell torn fields in, 
around and through the numerous craters that dotted the land- 
scape, but the farther they went, the farther the transport must go 
to provide them with rations and ammunition. Therefore the 
ability of a division to continue pursuit after the "break through," 
indispensibly required most efficient arrangements at the rear. 
These happily we had. Engineers were prompt in clearing up and 
repairing the shattered roads and hastily constructing temporary 
bridges; the artillery and transport personnel assisting in this work 
of construction, and then pushing on in the vain effort to keep right 
up with the advancing infantry. Signal troops rolled and unrolled 
reel after reel of wire for communication, but try hard as they 
could, it was impossible for the auxiliary forces to keep up. 

All day the advance of our infantry units was steady and 
rapid. Night brought the front line to a point in front of Briquenay 
stretching through the northern edge of the Thenorgues Woods. 
The advance was so fast that all communications with the rear, 
including, of course, ration and ammunition supply, had been 
temporarily cut off. The night was cold and a constant drizzling 
rain wet and chilled the men. On the right a few machine gun 
bullets came over showing that we were catching up with the Ger- 
man retreat. The night was very uncomfortable. Our forces were 
so depleted that the two regiments of the 155th. Brigade now 
under command of Brigadier General Sanford B. Stanberry, (General 
Hersey having been promoted to Major General and assigned to 
command of 4th Division, October 27th) altogether numbered a little 
less than the strength of a single regiment, while practically the 
same was true of the 156th Brigade. The men were hungry. Many 
of them had nothing to eat since morning; there was one unit, 
however, that had been lucky enough to cross a flourishing German 
cabbage patch and picked cabbages as they went through. 

On the left, contact was gained with the enemy just as lie was 
withdrawing from Boult-aux-Bois. A patrol, followed by Company 
(', 312th, entered the town and followed the Germans north to 
Bclleville-sur-Bar. which they captured at noon. At Boult-aux- 
Bois, our men joined up with the happy, rejoicing French troops, 
who had come up on the west side of the Bois dc Bourgogne. 
Further east other troops of the 312th, under Major Andreason, 
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advanced detachments north through Authe toward Brieulles-sur- 
Bar and west toward Chatillon-sur-Bar. On this day the 311th 
Infantry (less its 3rd Battalion) advanced on the right of the 312th, 
and occupied Brieulles-sur-Bar at 0.30 P. M. with its leading bat- 
talion. The remainder of the regiment halted for the night at 
Germont. 

On the right, the 310th and 309th Infantry moved due north 
through Autruche. As the first men climbed the ridge south of that 
town they waved their arms and shouted back that the war was 
over. Truly there appeared to be ground for their conjecture, for 
the town presented an amazing spectacle. From every window, 
church steeple and house top sheets, towels and clothing had been 
hung to do duty as white flags. But a few men, wiser than the rest, 
soon quieted that rumor. The truce flags merely showed that the 
town still held French civilians who thus pleaded with us at long 
range not to fire upon them. 

In the late afternoon, the units which had reached the ridge 
south of Verrieres became convinced that the war was not yet over. 
Some machine guns held the opposite ridge and the town was still 
occupied by Germans. Major Segarra immediately entered the 
town with the two front line battalions of the 309th and following- 
brief guerilla warfare, captured it. Two guns of the 308th Machine 
Gun Battalion and a one-pounder supported him by opening heavy 
fire. The range had to be guessed at because the advance had gone 
off the map carried by our officers, but the moral effect was good 
and the Boche soon withdrew. 

One dramatic incident marked the entry into Verrieres. The 
Germans in their retreat delivered a parting blow to the civilian 
inhabitants, who for four years had endured their tyranny, by 
setting fire to three of the houses. When our men entered the 
main street just at dusk they found, standing between the flaming 
houses a little group of Frenchmen singing the "Marseillaise." 
They thronged about the Americans as they came in, shouting 
"Vive l'Amerique," "Nous sommes biens sauves par les Ameri- 
cains!" It was their first knowledge that America was in the war. 

Hunger was relieved at Verrieres by unlimited quantities of 
"sawdust" German bread and "ersatz" coffee: thirst, too, by grati- 
fying bottles of "red ink." That night, in the rain, the men dug in 
on the ridge north of the town and enjoyed a short snatch of sleep, 
warm despite the rain, in bundles of captured straw. 

Through the night artillery fire on Verrieres told us that we 
had at last caught up with the rear guard of the enemy. By this 
time "contact" was our sole objective and speed the most important 
requisite. So during the night plans were made for a rapid road 
inarch the next day with units in close order. The plan never 
materialized. 



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On the morning of the fourth, the point of the road march— 
the 155th Brigade Reserve which had leap frogged the front line 
battalions — ran into severe resistance in the Sy Woods. We had 
gained close contact with the German rear guard, and here they 
made a stubborn stand, backed up with close support of numerous 
light artillery pieces. It for a time appeared that the Germans had 
decided to make a determined stand along the Tannay-G. des 
Armoises-La Berliere Road. General Sanford B. Stanberry, com- 
mander of the 155th Brigade and his adjutant kept right up with 
his front line infantry and on the morning of the 4th started to 
move his post of command from Brieulles-sur-Bar to Yerrieres,- 
where Colonel Morgan of the 309th Infantry and Colonel Babcock 
of the 310th Infantry had just established themselves, when several 
enemy artillery pieces opened on the general and his party as they 
were about to enter the Bois de Sy. This was the beginning of the 
first heavy artillery fire from the German guns since the pursuit 
started and it was quickly followed by rapid firing of enemy gas and 
high explosive shells into the valley north and east of Brieulles-sur- 
Bar and the town itself, where many of the old French natives had 
been left by the hastily departing Germans. 

General McRae and his Division Operations Staff had in the 
morning established the Division Post of Command in the Town 
Hall of Brieulles — the General remarked how comforting it was to 
find a building intact with the glass windows still in good shape, 
and but a short while later a number of heavy German shells had 
shattered the roof and walls of adjoining buildings. He was busily 
engaged with maps planning to continue the driving advance and 
oblivious of danger, he remained on the second floor of the old town 
hall until he had completed his task, but in the meantime, scores of 
nearby buildings had been shattered and many men passing through 
the streets and seeking shelter in doorways had been killed and 
wounded. 

The German rear guard had mined the wide, filled road cover- 
ing a stretch of nearly one-half kilometer from the road fork just 
north of Briuelles to the fork near the southwest tongue of the 
Bois de Sy. It was an exceptionally fine piece of rear guard 
strategy, as it effectively blocked the advance of our artillery and 
transport. The heavy charges had blown the immense rock 
boulders forming the road bed far to either side and left huge, 
gaping holes at intervals of about 20 yards. The always alert 
303rd Engineers lost no time in getting their forces to work and 
hastily began the construction of a corduroy road crossing the low, 
swampy marsh ground alongside the ruined portions, which enabled 
our pirate guns to proceed. This work the Engineers did while 
under German observation and deadly shell fire; their rapid, skillful 
work, however, kept their casualties down to the minimum. 



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Colonel Fisher, then commanding the 307th Field Artillery, 
drove up in his Dodge car ;iii<1 \v;is cheeked at the road fork by the 
wrecked road; alighting from the ear lie directed the chauffeur to 
return to Brieulles and await him there: he had barely left the car 
to proceed forward afoot when a German II. E. shell landed in front 
of the machine, instantly killing the driver and shattering the car. 

All day of the 4th. our line on the right of the Division, was 
held, and that night the enemy after many severe skirmishes again 
withdrew. Patrols were promptly sent forward and occupied the 
town of Sy. 

On the left, however, the 15(>th Brigade continued its advance 
throughout the day. and by night the advance battalion of the 
31 lth Infantry was in possession of Les Petites Armoises, which 
was occupied after some opposition by enemy rear guard. Leading 
elements of the 312th Infantry also reached this place, advancing 
via Bazancourt Farm from Chatillon and maintaining contact with 
the French. 

On tlie morning of November 5th the advance of this Brigade 
was continued, and Tanney was occupied at an early hour by the 
.'511 th Infantry. Strong opposition was met two kilometers north 
of Tanney, at the entrance to the Bois du Mont Dieu. The enemy 
had evidently determined to make a stand at this woods on the 
road leading north from Tanney. Advance patrols were deployed 
both to the right and left of the road to drive out the machine guns 
which were holding up the advance. The 312th Infantry occupied 
the line to the northwest of Tanney, connecting with the French, 
who in the meantime had advanced abreast of our line, on the 
west side of the Ardennes Canal. 

On the afternoon of the 5th our line therefore extended, on 
the left, from the Ardennes Canal northwest of Tanney. across the 
Tanney-Sedan road just south of the Bois du Mont Dieu. along 
the high ground east of Tanney. and thence southeast through the 
town of Sy. 

On the fifth, the 4'-2nd Division, which had been frantically 
pursuing us from the rear, finally caught up and brought their 
troops into our positions and relieved the front line, located as given 
above. 

Thus ended the war for the Seventy-eighth Division, except 
for the 153rd Artillery Brigade, which continued the advance in 
support of the 4 v 2nd Division. 

Another kind of road inarch began the night of the fifth. 
It was a happy march for men, tired with two months' almost 
continuous fighting. Physical and mental exhaustion, blistered 
feet and aching backs were forgotten in the knowledge that the last 
great battle of the war was in its final stages and in keen satisfaction 
for their part in the work. Warm billets and hot food from field 




Part of main road from BRIEULLES surBAR to VERRIERES, mined and 
blown up by Germans on Nov. 2, 1918. 




Cross Roads in CHATTILON stir I! Alt. 




Road fork at TANNAY reached by 156th Inf. Brigad i Nov. 4, 1918. 



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kitchens, and, in the days thai followed, hot baths and clean clothes 
brought back strength and comfort. Tt was "a grand and glorious 
feeling" to go back through the scenes of our bitter fighting; shat- 
tered Champigneulles, the deadly stronghold of flanking machine 
guns; sinister St. Juvin, so lately redolent of phosgene and all the 
dead smell of war, now full of the life of supply trains and snappily 
uniformed M. P.'s; the Grandpre road, a veritable replica of Broad- 
way in the rush hour, with its mass of crowded traffic, and finally, 
Marcq, with its baths and billets — truly we were on our way home! 

ARTILLERY SUPPORT 

The relief of the 152nd Artillery Brigade (77th Division) 
began on the morning of October 16th. The batteries crossed the 
Argonne Forest to Lancon during the day and bivouacked for the 
night in the ravines east of the town. Visibility was so low the 
next day that the batteries were placed in position during daylight 
and the relief, which would have been very difficult in the darkness, 
due to road congestion and (he terrain around the battery positions, 
was greatly facilitated. 

During this tour of duty, the ordinary operations of the 155th 
Infantry Brigade were supported by the 307th Field Artillery, and 
those of the 156th Infantry Brigade by the 308th Field Artillery, 
with emergency zones for both regiments to the east and west a 
distance equal to their normal sector. The 309th Field Artillery 
covered the Division sector normally and to the maximum range 
of their batteries in emergencies. This regiment was especially 
charged with counter-battery and harrassing fire. The regiments 
were ordered to be ready for a sudden advance under conditions of 
open warfare. Ammunition supply was not limited, but the neces- 
sity of avoiding needless expenditure was emphasized in view of 
the amount available. 

Two exceptional operations were carried out by the Brigade 
while in line. The first was the attack on the stronghold of Grand- 
pre, October 23rd to 27th, inclusive, and the second, the general 
offensive of November 1st. 

The attack on Grandpre did not necessitate change of battery 
positions, but the difficulties of liaison across the valley and stream 
of the Aire River were great. The artillery support consisted of a 
preparation and an accompaniment. The preparation was in the 
form of destruction fire on selected targets, neutralization with gas 
shells on localities where machine gun nests were known to lie; 
interdiction fire on enemy observatories and known posts of com- 
mand; countering of enemy batteries, and the prohibition of enemy 
re-enforcement by harrassing fire on the lines of communication 
behind the front attacked. The accompaniment consisted of raking 
fire on the enemy strong points in front of the advance and a rolling 



158 History of the Seveniy-eightH Division 

barrage preceding the infantry attack. Smoke shell was also used 
to screen the attack from machine gun fire. The final objective 
was not attained the first day, but the attack renewed on October 
25th with a brief artillery preparation, secured the key positions, 
and the "mopping up" was completed early on the 27th. 

The higher artillery command recognized the peculiar diffi- 
culties of the mission of the 78th Division in the attack of November 
1st by giving it more re-enforcements and a greater ammunition 
allowance than any other divisional artillery. In addition to 
twenty -four batteries of 75 Mm., six batteries of 155 Mm., and two 
batteries of 9.2's.. several groups of heavy corps artillery were 
assigned for the use of the division during stated periods of the 
attack. 

The two phases of the operation were a bombardment to 
assist in breaking the enemy resistance, and the advance of bat- 
teries following up the enemy retirement. The bombardment began 
on October 30th, when the two light regiments of the brigade fired 
nearly 40,000 rounds of mustard gas (No. 20 Special Shell) into the 
eastern edges of the Bois de Bourgogne, thus neutralizing the heights 
which flanked the proposed advance. The firing of this amount of 
ammunition in one day by 48 field guns on a range in peace time 
would be in itself a feat, but when it is considered that these regi- 
ments actually fired at barrage rate for twelve (12) hours without 
suffering a casualty or disabling a gun, it is indeed remarkable. 
Almost from the beginning of the "shoot," the enemy counter- 
batteries searched for their positions. Several gun crews worked 
for extended periods with their gas masks on, but the camouflage 
work done and the excellence of the positions selected prevented 
the enemy fire from being effective. No gun went out of action 
during this part of the preparation for any cause. Destruction fire 
began two hours before the attack on selected enemy strong-points 
and a concentration of fire of all calibres on the Bois des Loges. 
The fire for accompaniment began simultaneously with the attack 
and took the form of a rolling barrage and raking fire. 

The advance of the batteries was particularly difficult because 
the Aire River had to be crossed and a considerable distance 
travelled before satisfactory positions could be found. A schedule 
for the advance of batteries was planned so as to regulate the use of 
roads and bridges and the assignment of areas. Assuming that 
the attack progressed as planned, the first batteries were to move 
forward three hours after the action began. When this time came, 
it was not known that the attack had been held up in the Bois des 
Loges and the batteries moved according to schedule. Two hours 
later, a regiment of light and two battalions of heavy artillery were 
on the south bank of the Aire. They took positions where they were 
and delivered very successful fire the rest of the day. The only 



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160 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

artillery to cross the Aire on November 1st was the 2nd Battalion 
of the 309th P'ield Artillery, which crossed at Termes and took up 
position just south of the Bois de Bourgogne, west of Grandpre. 
While in this position the enemy fired upon them with machine 
guns. The next day the batteries were able to resume their advance 
and thereafter the operations turned into open warfare. 

The part of the artillery after crossing the Aire River was 
practically nothing but a series of marches northward. The only 
fire of consequence delivered was by the 2nd Battalion of the 307th 
Regiment, which from the heights north of Verrieres fired a thous- 
and rounds on retreating bodies of the enemy during the night of" 
November 4th. 

One 75 Mm. gun was sent forward at the beginning of the 
second day with each front line battalion of infantry. Only one 
of the four ever fired a shot. This gun. commanded by First Lieu- 
tenant Paul G. Amberg of the 307th F. A., was of considerable 
assistance to the battalion it supported. The efficient service of 
this gun was due to the fact that both the gun commander and the 
infantry commander fully appreciated the part each should play 
in the situation. 

The artillery support varied greatly in effectiveness according 
to the place. Had the weather permitted more observation and had 
more work been possible with the air service, the artillery would 
have been more effective. It was not effective in the Bois des Loges 
in any of the attacks, due in large measure to the natural strength 
of the position, and to the fact that observation in the scrub growth 
was difficult even in the clearest weather. Fire was more effective 
in reducing the citadel of Grandpre and was of great assistance in 
the operations leading to the capture of Talma Hill and the south- 
ern edge of the Bois de Bourgogne. Preparatory to the advance on 
November 1st, the artillery "yperited" the eastern edge of the Bois 
de Bourgogne and sensitive points further to the west. This opera- 
tion was completely successful. No casualties are known to have 
been suffered by our troops from the yperite used at this time, 
and absolutely no opposition was encountered from the Bois de 
Bourgogne. Shooting on back areas, as observed after the advance, 
appeared to have been accurate and effective. The liaison officers 
with the infantry units were consistently daring and aggressive in 
their attempts to assist the attacks. During the advance after the 
1st, artillery liaison officers continued to keep up with the leading 
units, but, except for a few pirate guns, the artillery could not maintain 
the pace of the infantry because of the mined roads, though their fire 
was always available in the event of a serious counter-attack. 

303rd ENGINEERS 

The work of the Engineers during the St. Mihiel Offensive, 



The Purs nil Toward Sedan 1(51 

and throughout our stay in the Limey Sector, was of paramount 
importance. From September 12th to 17th, the entire Regiment 
worked on the repair and maintenance of roads in "No Man's 
Land" from the Metz Highway on the southeast, to Euvezin and 
Vieville on the northwest, particularly on the Thiaucourt-Regnie- 
ville-Montauville, and the Remenauville-Limey Roads, under com- 
mand of the Corps Engineer; this work being necessary because 
speed was absolutely essential in the infantry attack, in order to 
keep up with the barrage tables. This work brought our men 
directly under enemy observation, causing the first division casual- 
ties incurred as a unit. On the 17th, they started work on the lay- 
out and construction of the "Line of Resistance" in the sector 
assigned to the 78th Division, from Xammes on the left to one-half 
kilometer east of Tauteeourt Farm on the right. They took part 
in several raids, for the purpose of dynamiting enemy strong-points 
and at all times their service and liaison with the infantry was 
highly satisfactory. Repair and maintenance of front and back 
area roads for communication and supply was of utmost import- 
ance, and various engineer companies were assigned to this duty 
day and night for the period of our stay in this sector. They also 
built bath houses, supervised the water supply, built dugouts, 
etc., for various headquarters. 

Up to the time of leaving this sector, the organization of the 
position had been but begun as far as actual work was concerned. 
However, the project was worked up and embraced the entire 
defensive position for the Divisional Sector, including dugouts and 
shelters for the outpost zone and support trenches, as well as for 
the more permanent structures in the reserve areas for men and 
animals. This project was approved, but before material arrived, 
the Division was hastily moved to assist in the heavy Argonne 
fighting. 

In the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the Engineers were very 
efficient. Before November 1st, two companies repaired the roads 
in the division sector from Apremont to Lancon, and from St. Juvin 
to Grandpre, particularly those for motor traffic, transport of 
ammunition to batteries and evacuation of the wounded from 
forward areas. One company repaired the light railway system in 
the sector. About eight kilometers of line from southwest of 
Lancon to Senuc was put into condition for running trains. From 
Scnuc to Grandpre, another eight kilometers of track under constant 
observation by the enemy was put in such shape that it required 
very little work to keep it in condition for operation. The railway 
from Lancon to La Besogne (about ten kilometers long) was so 
repaired that it was in shape for immediate operation on November 
1st. On this line, two trestles had to be built and five others 
repaired. The railway was running into Chevieres on the night of 



1 62 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

the 2nd, thus facilitating the supply of the advancing troops very 
appreciably. 

The other three companies worked upon twenty-three bridges 
across the Aire River between St. Juvin and Terrnes. These bridges 
were all within reach of enemy artillery and the heavy traffic bridges 
were built under machine gun, high explosive and gas shell fire. 
The flooring of these bridges was begun on the night of October 31st, 
and finished fifteen minutes after the attack began the following 
morning. 

When the pursuit of the enemy began, the work of the engi- 
neers on the roads became of the greatest importance. The First 
Battalion pushed ahead behind the infantry making temporary 
repairs in order to permit the use of the roads for the most urgent 
needs. The Second Battalion following, making more substantial 
repairs and preparing the roads and bridges for heavy motor traffic. 

The roads in general were in good shape except at strategic- 
points, such as fills, which the enemy had systematically mined. 
All bridges had been blown up. When the division was relieved, the 
roads were repaired beyond Chatillon and Brieulles. The road 
north of Brieulles had been blown up in fifteen places where there 
was a swamp on both sides. This stretch was repaired by cor- 
duroying and building temporary bridges, so that the necessary 
artillery and transport of the 42nd and 6th Divisions could move 
forward with their troops. One company worked upon a heavy 
traffic bridge at Authe until it was completed on the 8th of Novem- 
ber. Forty men in two details assisted the Signal Battalion to run 
and maintain its wires from Grandpre to Briquenay. The motor 
trucks of the Fngineers were used on the night of November 2nd 
to transport troops as far as the roads were repaired, and thus per- 
mitted them to reach Boult-aux-Bois ahead of the French. 

All these various tasks were handled by this Regiment not 
only boldy and quickly, but with good judgment and foresight. 

SUMMARY 

A brief summing up of gains and losses closes the story of the 
November First "show/' Nine enemy divisions faced the "Lightning" 
78th during its operations on the Argonne Front. Our troops cap- 
tured 322 prisoners, of whom (5 were officers and 36 non-commissioned 
officers. Before November 1st, the division had captured about 40 
machine guns. After the attack began, it was impossible to esti- 
mate the captures as the advance was so rapid. 

The price the 78th had to pay in the Argonne battle was the 
loss of 4,989 men — killed, wounded and missing. Of the dead, 16 
were officers, 785 enlisted men. Of the wounded, 135 were officers 
and 4,068 enlisted men. 

Too much cannot be said for the hardy spirit of the men in 



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this driving attack. When their physical strength had been worn 
to nothing by the difficult burdens they had borne and their nervous 
energy exhausted by long, racking strain, they carried on by sheer 
will power to a brilliant finish. Wearied by weeks of defensive 
fighting at St. Mihiel, long marches with almost no rest, and the 
continual attacks against veteran machine gun opposition, they 
were able at the end to advance as the "point of the wedge" of the 
First American Army for over twenty-four kilometers in the last 
offensive of the war. 

Almost continually engaged for nearly eight weeks in hard 
marching or fighting the 7Sth had proven its mettle. Although 
not one of the best advertised National Army divisions, it knew 
how to fight with grim, bull-dog tenacity against heavy odds and 
persevere for success under the skillful direction of its modest, 
fearless commander. Major General James H. McRae, thereby 
upholding the best traditions of the American Army. 

Under most unpromising conditions it took over a badly 
shattered line facing a well-nigh impregnable position, which was 
considered the key to the American advance on Sedan, and by per- 
sistently hammering, wearing out and finally driving in headlong 
retreat the remaining elements of nine enemy divisions which it 
had faced during operations in this great offensive, the "Lightning" 
Division thus contributed in full measure to the final collapse of 
the German Army, speeding the war's glorious end. 



104 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 

November 12, 1918. 

MEMORANDUM: 

The following telegram from the Commanding General, 1st Army, and the comments by the 
Corps Commander are republished: 

"Widewing, Nov. 5-6. 

"Commanding General, 1st Corps. 

"Number 238 sec. G. S. The army commander desired that you be informed of his full 
appreciation of the excellent work done by your corps during the last 3 days. He realizes fully 
the special efforts exerted and the spirit that has prompted the troops of your command during 
these operations. The rapidity of the advance, notwithstanding hostile operations, has been 
remarkable and prevented the enemy from reorganizing. The result has been to force the enemy 
back on his whole front. The army commander desired that you transmit his congratulations 
and appreciation to the troops of your command for this work. 

"DRUM." 

"To the foregoing the Corps Commander desired to record his warm congratulations and 
appreciation of the work done by the divisions of the Corps. 

"He desires that the foregoing commendation be communicated to all concerned, including 
especially the engineers, signalmen, supply and labor troops, without whose splendid efforts the 
results attained could not have been accomplished. 

"By Command of Major General Diekman: 

"Malin Craig, 

"Chief of Staff." 

The Commanding General feels that the foregoing praise is well deserved by the officers and men 
of this division. By their gallantry, fortitude and perseverance the capture of the heights of Grand 
Pre, the Bois des Loges, and in the subsequent pursuit of the enemy in his retreat to Sedan, they merit 
and are assured of the gratitude of their country. 

By Command of Major General McRae: 

A. J. L'Heureux, 

Acting Adjutant. 



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165 



G. II. Q. 

AMERICAN KXPEDITIONARY FORCES 

France, December 19, 1918. 

GENERAL ORDERS 

No. 232 

t It is with a sense of gratitude for its splendid accomplishment, which will live through all history 
that I record in General Orders a tribute to the victory of the First Army in the Meuse-Argonne battle. 

Tested and strengthened by the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient, for more than six weeks you 
battered against the pivot of the enemy line on the western front. It was a position of imposing natural 
strength, stretching on both sides of the Meuse River from the bitterly contested hills of Verdun to 
the almost impenetrable forest of the Argonne; a position, moreover, fortified by four years of labor 
designed to render it impregnable; a position held with the fullest resources of the enemy. That position 
you broke utterly, and thereby hastened the collapse of the enemy's military power. 

Soldiers of all of the divisions engaged under the First, Third and Fifth American Corps and the 
Second Colonial and Seventeenth French Corps— the 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 4th, 5th, 26th, '28th, 29th, 32nd, 33rd, 
35th, 37th. 42nd, 77th. 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 89th, 90th and 91st American divisions, the 18th 
and 26th French divisions, and the 10th and 15th French ( Colonial divisions — you will be long remember- 
ed for the stubborn resistance of your progress, your storming of obstinately defended machine gun 
nests, your penetration, yard by yard, of woods and ravines, your heroic resistance in the face of counter- 
attacks supported by powerful artillery fire. For more than a month, from the initial attack of Sep- 
tember 2tith, you fought your way slowly through the Argonne, through the woods and over hills west 
of the Meuse; you slowly enlarged your hold on the Cotes de Meuse to the east, and then, on the 1st of 
November, your attack forced the enemy into flight. Pressing his retreat, you cleared the entire left 
bank of the Meuse south of Sedan, and then stormed the heights on the right bank and drove him into 
the plain beyond. 

Soldiers of all army and corps troops engaged — to you no less credit is due your steadfast adherence 
to duty and your dogged determination in the face of all obstacles made possible the heroic deeds 
cited above. 

The achievement of the First Army which is scarcely to be equalled in American history, must 
remain a source of proud satisfaction to the troops who participated in the last campaign of the war. 
The American people will remember it as the realization of the hitherto potential strength of the 
American contribution toward the cause to which they had sworn allegiance. There can be no greater 
reward for a soldier or for a soldier's memory. 

This order will be read to all organizations at the first assembly formation after its receipt. 



Official: 

Robert C. Davis, 
Adjutant (ieneral. 



John J. Persuing, 
General, Commander in Chief 
American Expeditionary Forces. 



CHAPTER VII. 




AFTER THE ARMISTICE, COTE DOR AND HOME 



^IMELY ARRIVAL of American forces in large numbers un- 
doubtedly saved the Allied cause when it was at lowest 
ebb. Terrific fighting since 1914 with consequent heavy 
losses, had all contenders completely tired and exhausted 
— in a comparative deadlock. The fresh American divi- 
sions with their eager, vigorous youth were in the spring 
of 1918 still an unknown quantity to the Allies and their 
foes, but the splendid way in which they later met the 
best German divisions, stemmed their well planned ad- 
vances and routed them in their first encounters, gave 
fresh courage and hope to the Allied forces. It presaged ultimate 
victory for them. The fearless, driving offensive style of the "fighting 
Americans" soon made it clear that they possessed the needed "punch" 
to finish the Hohenzollern dream of conquest. 

With nearly one-third of its infantry strength, and a large 
number of its artillery and engineer personnel lost in killed and 
wounded during close to two months continuous combat activity, 
is eloquent testimony as to how dearly the "Lightning" Division 
paid and how bitterly it fought for its credited advance of 24 kilo- 
meters over enemy ground. 

Taking over the Limey Sector from the 2nd and 5th Divisions 
in mid-September, consolidating the freshly won ground and main- 
taining American supremacy by numerous raids into enemy strong- 
holds, all done by the 78th in such an efficient, business-like way, 
merited the special attention of General Headquarters when they 
decided upon the urgent need of new strength to batter the deter- 
mined enemy resistance met with in the Argonne Forest. The 
hurried, forced march of the 78th from the shattered Limey Sector 
on October 4th to the Argonne was indeed a stern test of human 
endurance, to be followed quickly with others more thrilling and 
severe when they relieved the 77th Division south of the winding 
River Aire. Taking over the line on the 16th, and immediately 
responding to the urgent call of Army Headquarters, "to divert 
German strength from the front of other divisions further east," 
the 155th Infantry Brigade crossed the river — without time for 
properly organizing an attack, and without artillery support — 
plunging knee deep through mud, charged across the open valley 
in the face of blazing machine guns, and swept the enemy before 



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them to the northern edge of the Bois des Loges, which was destined 
to become a cock-pit during succeeding days. The 156th Infantry 
Brigade on the left, had the extremely difficult and costly task of 
dislodging the Germans from their stronghold of Grandpre and sur- 
rounding heights. Vicious thrusts and counter-offensives along this 
front were continued vigorously by the 78th for two weeks, all 
hands. Infantry, Artillery, Engineers, Signal and other branches, 
straining and tugging supremely to drive the Germans in disorder 
out of their strongly prepared positions. Sleep and food were mere 
incidents — little of either were to be had; these supermen were 
eagerly, viciously driving along on sheer nerve when their persistent 
lightning bolts had shattered the enemy lines, which finally gave 
way and broke; then the four day pursuit with its attendant strain, 
after which the well-nigh exhausted remnants of the "Lightning 
Division" were leap-frogged by the 42nd (Rainbow) Division, which 
had been following in support. The Rainbows continued the pur- 
suit, accompanied by our Artillery — the 153rd Artillery Brigade. 

Tired beyond measure, ravenously hungry and beastly dirty 
though they were, all wanted to continue on without pause, and 
bemoaned their lot in being held out at this stage, for they felt quite 
convinced that this headlong "run" of the Germans signalized the 
glorious end of the war. The vision of complete victory impending 
spurred their eager desire for continuing to the end. 

It was about dusk of November 5th that the valiant sur- 
vivors were assembled and after a substantial hot meal — the first 
they had enjoyed for weeks — the columns headed southward on 
November 6th for "rest and refitting" according to Corps orders. 
Passing through Briquenay, the inspiring sight of more than a 
hundred Allied bombing planes greeted the eye, majestically flying 
through the high gray clouds back to their base after a hurried visit 
northward, far behind the retreating German lines. Upon returning 
to the battered town of Grandpre, which was at this time crowded 
with transport and troops of the American Sixth Division, hastening 
to keep up with the pursuing forces, it was learned that a few German 
bombers had in the early gray hours of dawn that morning, visited 
the old town and dropped there a few tons of their vaunted 
"hate," killing several Americans and wounding a score more. Not 
yet, was the war ended. 

Crossing back over the River Aire, on into the wrecked vil- 
lages of Marcq and Chevieres, the 78th spent the night of Novem- 
ber 6th. On the 7th, many had the opportunity of closely inspect- 
ing the recently deserted, elaborate and skillful system of defense 
the Germans had constructed in the Bois des Loges and around 
Grandpre. The following day the Division marched into the heart, 
of the battle-torn Argonne Forest, and occupied the luxurious and 
substantiallv constructed German huts and concrete villas of Champ 



PEOPLE AND PLACES WE SAW AFTER THE VRMISTICE 




Typical French Peasants. Victory of the 

Mlies cheer tlu-m cm despite old age and 

l)ittiT memories of war. 



Little Madeleine and her brothe 
Andre help with the days' work. 




View of historic ALISE St>- REINE where < laesar and his Ro nans 
vanquished the Gauls, 52 B.C. 



170 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

Mahaut, just west of the ancient City of Varennes. It was here on 
the night of the 8th that rumor readied the tired troops that an 
armistice had been signed: these tidings were taken up by eager, 
overstrung men and rapidly spread to all quarters. It was not 
possible the following day to verify the truth of this report and it 
was on November 11th. when certain elements of the Division 
passing through Ste. Menehould, were greeted with the joyous 
shouts of the French populace. "Fini le Guerre." "Vive TAmeri- 
caine," expressed with such earnestness that the troops were finally 
convinced the armistice had been signed and hostilities suspended. 

On November 11-12-13, the division was billeted in several 
small villages radiating from Ste. Menehould. Here they were 
given bathing facilities and new underclothing was issued. All 
attention was centered on cleaning up during these three days. 
Refreshing baths, clean clothes and these few nights peaceful sleep 
put all hands in high spirits again. Quartered in this quiet farming 
district, no more annoyed with the sing-song whirr of hostile air- 
planes, the thunderous crash of shells or the whistling noise of 
German bullets, all thoughts centered on what was going to be the 
next move. Indeed a pleasant relief were these few quiet restful 
days amid peaceful surroundings. Could it be possible that the 
war was really ended? Visions of an early voyage home loomed 
clear in the minds of many. Then reports of an American Army of 
Occupation to go into Germany gained circulation, followed by an 
order calling on the 78th to furnish officers as replacements for 
certain divisions assigned to the Army of Occupation. Other orders 
followed immediately directing the 78th to send advance billeting 
parties to the 21st Training Area located in the Department of 
Cote d'Or. 

On November 14th. the Division, with the exception of the 
artillery, which remained in Verdun, was entraining and headed 
further south. After noon of November Kith, the first arriving 
elements detrained at Les Laumes; on the 17th and 18th. the 
remainder of the Division had arrived in the new area, and were 
assigned to surrounding villages for billeting. A most picturesque 
region of France this proved to be. The beautiful rolling country 
situated about thirty kilometers west of the City of Dijon, abounded 
with quaint places of ancient, historic interest. The most note- 
worthy of these was the village of Alise St. Reine, built on the 
summit of a rugged hill which was one of the strongholds of the 
ancient Gauls. It was here in the year 52 B. C. that Vercingetorix 
surrendered with his army after a long seige by Caesar, and the 
Gauls were conquered finally and forever by the Romans. Excava- 
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interest were to be found throughout the entire area. 

Promptly upon arrival, the troops were assigned to a score of 
villages radiating from the town of Semur-en-Auxois, an extremely 
picturesque old settlement which had been a fortified stronghold of 
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Division Headquarters 

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310th 

156th Infantry Brigade Hdqrs. 

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312th 

153rd F. A. Brigade Hdqrs. 

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The several Brigade, Regimental and Battalion Headquarters 
were from 8 to 15 kilometers from Division Headquarters — all 
radiating as spokes of a gigantic wheel from the hub — at Semur. 
With but few exceptions, these outlying villages could accommo- 
date only one company and in several instances, companies had 
some platoons billeted in separate villages. All hands made the 
most of their surroundings, and in a short time were very comfort- 
ably quartered. Over two thousand replacements were received 
by the Division back at Les Islettes on November 9th and 10th, 
and these were supplemented by considerably more during the latter 
part of November, which brought the Division to nearly its author- 
ized war strength, thereby necessitating the hasty expansion of 
battalion and company billeting areas to avoid uncomfortable 
crowding. 

With the approach of November's closing week, came to the 
minds of many, our time-honored American custom of celebrating 
Thanksgiving Day, and a full realization of its true significance. 
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available turkeys and other poultry, with the result that Thanks- 
giving Dinner in France was indeed a real feast and carried with it 
pleasant remembrances and thoughts of home and loved ones. 

The last week of November marked the beginning of an 
intensive training schedule for all arms, special attention being 
first given to close order drill, later followed by extended order and 
terrain exercises for companies, battalions, regiments and brigades, 
concluding with terrain exercises for the Division conducted by 1st 
Corps Headquarters. During December, the training schedule for 
all units prescribed eight hours solid drill and instruction, which was 
religiously followed, with the result that the month's close witnessed 
the remnants of the Old 78th and its new accretion of replacements 
— which had been absorbed since the Division left the front lines — 
closely knit together, presenting a wonderfully fine appearance- 
splendid morale, and excellent discipline, with a smart, snappy 
execution of drill. 

The spirit of the Christmas season soon pervaded the entire 
Division and every small village holding our troops had a genuine 
old-time American Christmas party on the eve of December 25th, 
with the amazed French children and their parents as special guests. 
Unaccustomed to such extravagance, they viewed with wonder 
the heavily laden, gayly decorated Christmas tree presided over by 
"good old St. Nick," impersonated by an American soldier dis- 
guised in proverbial white flowing beard and the other trimmings. 
Substantial gifts of toys, candy and nick-nacks were made to every 
child. All this was provided from funds created by the officers and 
men of the several organizations for the occasion. These Christ- 
mas celebrations were indeed the source of much enjoyment to the 
hapless French youngsters, and did much to brighten their hereto- 
fore dull existence of the previous four years of grim war. 

January and the New Year signalized the organization of 
Divisional Schools, covering varied subjects — English for the 
foreign born, all grammar school branches, agriculture, blacksmith- 
ing, motor repair, wireless telegraphy, electrical wiring, and other 
trades. All were well attended and helped many men prepare for 
future vocations; incidentally, these schools contributed in no small 
measure to making for contentment during these long winter 
months. Now that the war was over, many were of the opinion that 
all American troops not in the Army of Occupation should promtly 
be returned to America, little realizing the vast preparation needed 
to arrange shipping for the return movement of nearly two million 
men and the time required for perfecting necessary plans. 

During the months of waiting in the Cote d'Or Area, fantastic 
rumors flew thick and fast — some had it that the Division was to 
be sent to Turkey to enforce the mandate of the Peace Conference, 
then sitting in Paris — others reported orders issuing for the Division 



After the Armistice, Cote d'Or and Home 175 

to move to Siberia, as much-needed re-enforcements against the 
Bolsheviki. Some of the gullible took these reports rather seriously 
and in their letters home to relatives and friends, dilated on these 
contemplated travels and the vague possibilities of getting hack to 
the I T . S. A. for many, many months to come. This frame of mind 
was somewhat changed in February, when General Order No. .'{.5 
from G. H. Q. was published, which set forth a tentative sailing 
schedule for the American Divisions, with the 78th listed as (he 
fifteenth division in order of departure and the time announced as 
latter part of May. This news started speculation and instead of 
stilling the tongues of rumor, "straight tips" of all sorts were carried 
from Division Headquarters in Semur by the daily couriers who 
were always anxiously awaited at the several Regimental 1'. C.'s 
by the runners from outlying battalions, who in turn eagerly passed 
the word on in their quiet, confidential way as being truly authori- 
tative, vouched for by no less a personage than the "striker" of 
Lieutenant "X" of "G-5" Office. One thing, however, was certain 
in the minds of nearly all, after the receipt of this memorable order, 
and it was — that the next move of the Division would be in the 
direction of an embarkation port of France and then home. Speed 
that day was the dominant thought and hope of every man. 

Tlie splendid system of schools established throughout the 
Division Area did much to satisfy, broaden and develop the studious 
and ambitious during the dreary months of winter. Many other 
activities of a recreational character were provided — athletics, 
vaudeville, motion pictures, dances, horse-shows. These all did 
much to maintain high morale and contentment during the long, 
trying wait. Notwithstanding the numerous "estaminets" through- 
out the area and the ease with which liquors and wine could be had 
without restriction, there was little or no abuse of the privilege. 
Letters and newspapers from home told of the "Eighteenth Amend- 
ment," and the action taken by Congress of the United States. 
This news caused loud mutterings here and there, but at no time 
did the "bone dry" opponents have a chance when so many reports 
of "sailing schedules" and related rumors rilled the air. 

Much attention was given to the encouragement of athletic 
sports; the Division Commander appointed the then Captain 
Devereux Milburn as Athletic Officer, and he planned a very ambi- 
tious schedule of boxing, football, basketball, and track athletics. 
Representatives of the 78th Division in boxing and basketball made 
remarkably fine showings under the management of Capt. Gerald 
M. Morgan, who succeeded Major Milburn as Division Athletic 
Officer. The boxers of the Division won championship honors in 
all classes, and were chosen to represent the First Army Corps. The 
basketball team developed into one of the speediest fives of the 
American Expeditionary Forces, winning the championship of the 



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After the Armistice, Cote d'Or and Home 177 

First Corps and First Army. In the A. E. F. Championships at 
Paris, they won against all contenders from the combat divisions, 
losing only the final game to the Tours S. 0. S. aggregation by the 
close score of 21-20, in a game which was declared to he the closest 
and most exciting of the series. 

A journalistic venture fostered by the Division which proved 
highly successful was inaugurated in February with the appearance 
of the 7Sth's own newspaper "The Flash." An enthusiastic wel- 
come greeted the publication, the first issue of which appeared on 
February 6th, 1919. Several officers and men who had previous 
newspaper experience comprised the editorial staff — Corporal Wal- 
lace A. Brennan, 309th F. A., Managing Editor; Private Frank 
Shay. 312th Infantry. News Editor; Private Earl C. Blass, 311th 
Ambulance Co., Sports Editor; Corporal Floyd A. Van Dusen, 
Hdqrs. Troop. Business Manager; Private Maurice J. Cronin, 
G-2 OHice, Circulation Manager, with Major Phillip I). Hoyt, 
Ass't. (i- L 2. as Advisory Editor. Published weekly, brimful of 
newsy items of general and local interest, serious and otherwise, 
with full accounts of various activities throughout the division, it 
had its sporting page, serious editorials, and theatrical news relating 
to shows on the Cote d'Or circuit, and an abundance of keen humor. 
The popularity of "The Flash" was widespread, its originality and 
general excellence merited Favorable comment from Corps, Army 
and General Headquarters, as well as from other divisions. The paper 
in every issue spread cheer and good humor, doing much to keep 
the men contented until the long-looked for sailing orders arrived. 
The final edition in France was published May 10th. 1919, and was 
issued just prior to sailing from Bordeaux. 

Excellent material for the "rumor experts" was furnished 
when orders were received directing Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Roote, 
309th Infantry. Major James J. Fitzgerald, former Division Inspec- 
tor; First Lieutenant Naughton Crocker. 303rd Ammunition Train, 
and Second Lieutenant Walter Lewy. Q. M. C, with 22 X. C. O'.s, 
and 45 privates from various units of the division, to proceed into 
Germany to report for duty in administering Russian Prisoner of 
War Camps beyond the Rhine. This party left Semur on February 
10th. Much speculation ensued following their departure. At this 
period, however, all hands were so busily occupied with drill and 
road repair work that only passing attention was given the episode 
generally. 

Under the tutelage of the 303rd Engineers, all infantry, 
artillery and machine gun units were trained in rebuilding and 
repairing roads. All roads in the division area were suddenly closed 
to heavy traffic on February (ith and 7th. There was much con- 
jecture as to the reason, rumor promply connected the embargo 
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178 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

it developed that nothing more exciting than a sudden thaw was 
responsible. The French civil authorities promptly called attention 
of the division to the old French law — "Loi sur la police de la cir- 
culation et al conservation des routes," a decree enacted August 
23, 1863, covering the subject of caring for roads following heavy 
frosts. Our own General Headquarters specifically covered the 
situation in Par. 3, Bulletin 101, December 11, 1918, which pro- 
vided— "When a thaw follows a hard frost, roads will suffer damage 
which is often irreparable if heavy traffic is permitted to circulate 
before they have had time to settle. To meet this situation, the 
French road service has authority to restrict or, if necessary, sus- 
pend traffic over roads which have been affected by the frost." 
With the arrival of the American forces and consequent heavy 
traffic of ponderous motor trucks, the usually well-kept roads did 
suffer as a result of wear and tear prior to the thaw. So following 
the embargo, details from every company and battery were set to 
work under Engineer guidance, patching and in many instances, 
rebuilding entire sections of road. For several weeks the work 
continued with the result that all roads in the Cote d'Or Area were 
in excellent condition when the division departed. A number of 
the 78th men became authorities on the subject of road building 
and the thought is ventured that many American communities 
have, following their home coming, witnessed energetic local boom- 
ing of the "good roads" movement. 

Throughout the entire sojourn in the Cote d'Or, a very busy 
activity was the Division Amusement Bureau, organized by Cap- 
tain Wallace Cox, 310th Infantry, and later Assistant G-2. Several 
company, battery, battalion and regimental show troupes were 
organized, all of which contained very good talent, some of the men 
having been in the theatrical profession before entering U. S. ser- 
vice. Nightly shows were presented in the quaint old theatre in 
Semur and the numerous "Y" huts throughout the area. These 
show troupes, together with the Y. M. C. A. entertainers and 
motion picture equipment travelled from village to village under 
schedules arranged by the Amusement Bureau. Practically every 
night eight or ten shows were furnished the troops in as many differ- 
ent sections throughout the division. 

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President of the 
United States, visited the division with her party of entertainers 
on Tuesday, March 1st, and gave two unusually attractive vocal 
recitals, the first at the theatre in Semur and the second at Alise 
St. Reine. Most enthusiastic receptions were accorded Miss Wilson 
and her company. 

The Y. M. C. A., Knights of Columbus, and Red Cross, all of 
which had very capable and energetic representatives with the 
division ever since its arrival in France, including the periods of 



After the Armistice, Cote d'Or and Home 179 

strenuous combat in the St. Mihiel, Limey, and the Argonne. All 
continued with increased activity to provide special features for 
the comfort and welfare of the troops. These organizations co-oper- 
ated with each other constantly, with a keen desire to render worth- 
while service to the men at all times. Every village boasted of its 
"Y" or "K. ('." lint, the "Y'.s" each presided over by a charming, 
active, bright-eyed American girl in the familiar light blue cost nine. 
Frequent enjoyable dances and entertainments were arranged by 
them. The K. of ('. clubs, with their sturdy male secretaries, mos1 
of whom were former athletes past middle age, fathers of families, 
who knew human nature well, strongly encouraged the athletic 
instinct of the men by arranging numerous contests and games in 
addition to distributing liberal quantities of sweets and smokes. 
The large measure of good work done by these welfare organiza- 
tions is indeed hard to overestimate. 

Of the welfare workers with the 78th Division, none were 
more untiring in their efforts than the Misses Leslie Colby, Martha 
Lindsay and Eleanor Doty of the Y. M. C. A., who joined the 
Division while in the Limey Sector (St. Mihiel). and stayed with 
us up to the time of our sailing for home. These young ladies at all 
times, disregarding personal comfort and safety, advanced with 
our t loops and at every stop prepared huge pots of hot cocoa, which 
they served to all comers. At our '"triage" stations, they also cared 
for the wounded, and the comforting words and sunny smiles did 
much to brighten and cheer the sick and wounded. 

During the stay of the 7Sth Division in the Cote d'Or Area, 
practically every man had the opportunity of visiting one of the 
delightful "Leave Areas" along the Riviera Nice, Cannes, Monaco 
(Monte Carlo), and Menton. Other Leave Areas were Val les 
Bains, Aix le Bains, La Bourboul, and special leaves were granted 
to men to visit England. Belgium, Switzerland, and other European 
countries for the purpose of seeing relatives. Every ten days or 
two weeks, several hundred men would board a "leave train" for a 
ten-day period at one of the designated leave areas, all transporta- 
tion, hotel and living expenses paid by the Government. These 
"leaves" were undoubtedly the most longed-for event in the soldier's 
life in France, always excepting, of course, the "orders for home." 

Platoon, Company and Battalion competitions of varied char- 
acter were held from time to time throughout the Division while 
in the Cote d'Or Area. One to determine the platoon with best 
discipline, best general appearance and best all-round demonstra- 
tion of drill, was won by First Platoon, Company "M." '310th 
Infantry, commanded by Lieutenant Edwin F. Korkns. and they 
later went to Toiuiere, 1st Army Corps Headquarters, to represent 
the 78th Division in the Corps Tournament on March 15, 1919. 



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History of the^Seventy-eighth Division 



HEADQUARTERS 78th DIVISION 



April 16, 1910. 



GENERAL ORDERS 

No. S 



The Commanding General desires to record in the General Orders of the Division the following 
communication from the Commander-in-Chief. 

"American Expeditionary Forces, 

Office of the Commander-in-Chief, 
France, April 13, 1918. 

"Major General James H. McRae, 
Commanding 78th Division, 
American E. F. 

"My dear General McRae: 

"It gives me great pleasure to extend to you, the officers and men of the 78th Division, my sincere 
compliments upon their splendid appearance at the inspection and review on the 26th of March. I wish 
also to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the high morale existing throughout all 
ranks, and my satisfaction at the condition of the horse transport and artillery. All ranks should 
take just price in such a commendable showing as well as in the record of service in France which standi 
to their credit. 

"Arriving on June 8th, the Division trained with the British Expeditionary Forces for two months, 
and in August was moved into the American sector, acting as the reserve for the 1st Corps in the St. 
Mihiel offensive from the 12th to the 16th of September. It was then placed in the front line, relieving 
the 2nd and 5th Divisions, and remained in the Limey sector with the 4th Corps of the 1st United 
States Army until October 4th. During this time the division kept up continuous aggressive patrolling 
until its relief from the line. On the night of October 15th-16th, it relieved the 77th Division and there- 
after remained in the Meuse-Argonne offensive until November 5th. The names of Grand Pre and the 
strong position of Bois des Loges, whose final reduction came only after a succession of desperate assaults 
and counter-assaults, will always be remembered in the history of the American Expeditionary Forces. 
On November 2nd, the Division occupied the Bois des Loges and thereafter made a rapid advance of 
over 21 kilometers, during the course of which the towns of Beffet le Mort Homme, Briquenay, Boult- 
aux-Bois, Belleville-sur-Bar, Germont, Authe, Brieulles-sur-Bar and V'errieres were occupied. In 
view of this record, I want every man in the Division to know of my appreciation of his work. 

"Please therefore extend my congratulations to the members of your Division, who may proudly 
carryjhome with them the gratitude of the Allies with whom they fought and the pride of their fellows 
throughout the Forces. 

"Sincerely yours, 

"John J. Pershing." 

By Command of Major General McRae. 

H. N. Cootes, 
Chief of Staff. 
OFFICIAL: 

A. L. L'Heureux, 
Adjutant. 




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The Third Battalion, 309th Infantry, commanded by Major 
Rafael Segarra. won the honors in competition to determine the best 
combat battalion. 

Probably the most noteworthy competitive victory was that 
won in the Musketry Competition at Le Mans, where the best 
platoon from each Combat Division assembled for the A. E. F. 
Championships. Lieutenant W. A. Hitchcock led the 2nd platoon 
of Company "L," 310th Infantry, to a brilliant victory in the Battle 
Efficiency Competition at the D'Avours Range, winning the A. E. 
F. platoon musketry trophy, over all the combat divisions in France. 
In a combat problem that thrilled spectators, this platoon put up 
a show that was said to be the nearest approach to real warfare 
that had been witnessed in France since the signing of the Armistice. 

A Kitchen Competition covering a period of several weeks, 
during which time a special board of judges passed upon the clean- 
liness and sanitation of kitchens, equipment, management and 
personnel, and the variety and sufficiency of the menu, aroused 
keen interest. Company "L," 311th Infantry won 1st prize, with a 
general average of 95.9 as its rating; Company "M," 309th Infantry 
was a close second, with 92.9; 303rd Train Headquarters was third 
with 82.5, and Battery "B," 307th F. A. fourth with 73.8. 

Great, stirring activity such as the staid natives of the Cote 
d'Or region had never before witnessed, was the order of the day on 
Wednesday, March 26th, 1919, with every unit of the division up 
before daybreak and on the move to LesLaumes for Inspection and 
Review by General John J. Pershing. It was here on the historic 
plains of Les Laumes — where 2,000 years before, the legion of Caesar 
embattled the Gauls — that the 78th Division massed for its final 
inspection and review by the Commander-in-Chief of the American 
Expeditionary Forces. In battle array, every officer and man 
wearing trench helmets, the division made a splendid appearance. 
General Pershing made a minute inspection of every platoon, passing 
through the columns, asking questions of men here and there, and 
complimenting many. Following the inspection, the colors of all 
units were massed in "front and center" of the division, and the 
Commander-in-Chief here presented the Distinguished Service 
Crosses to the officers and men of the 78th who had earned them 
for heroic service in action "above and beyond the call of duty". 
Battle streamers were then attached to regimental and battalion 
colors by General Pershing, and following this the entire Division 
passed in review. The torrential downpour of rain that afternoon 
only added zest to the ceremony, the infantry brigades, the engi- 
neer regiment and auxiliary troops marched by in perfect alignment, 
followed by the light artillery regiments and the regiments of motor- 
ized "heavies." The splendid carriage and appearance of the troops 
earned the highest commendation of the Commander-in-Chief. 



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Word was received on April 2nd thai the Division was to be 
prepared to move direct to Bordeaux Embarkation Area, thereby 
avoiding the "staging" period at Le Mans. The tentative instruc- 
tions were that Division Headquarters was to be established in 
Castres, about 20 kilometers from Bordeaux, the Artillery Brigade 
to be in area around Gradignon, one Infantry Brigade in area around 
Ccrons, the other in area around St. Scire, with the Engineers around 
Barsac, the Trains around Portets, and the Machine Gun Battalions 
in Langoiran and Letourne. Much had already been done by way 
of preparation for the division's departure from tin- Cote d'Or 
region. Considerable property had been turned in, baggage was 
being prepared, claims settled and everything arranged for having 
the area thoroughly policed and left in tip-top shape by middle of 
April. 

General Mediae, having in mind the future welfare of the men 
of his Division, directed that a conference of representatives of the 
several regiments and separate organizations be quickly arranged 
to consider the advisability of organizing a permanent association, 
whose object and purpose would be to aid the TSth Division men in 
readjusting themselves upon their return to civilian life. This 
conference was held on April 12th, and it was unanimously agreed 
to take immediate action toward forming such an association before 
leaving the Cote d'Or Area. Accordingly, a call was issued for each 
battalion or similar unit to send delegates to a representative 
assembly on Tuesday. April 1.3th. This assembly turned out to be 
in enthusiastic accord with the idea and the several necessary com- 
mittees were then and there appointed, with instructions to report 
back on Monday, April 21st. On this date, constitution and by- 
laws were adopted and the following officers and standing com- 
mit tees elected: 

HONORARY PRESIDENT 

Major General James H. McRae, Division Commander. 

PRESIDKM 

Lieut. Colonel Marshal Stearns, :511th Infantry. 

VICE-PRESIDENTS 

Lieut. Colonel Charles M. Butler. 312th Infantry. 
Master Engineer Harold C. Backus. 303rd Engineers. 

SECRETARY-TREASURER 
Lieut. Colonel Thomas F. Meehan, G-3, A. C. of S. 

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER 

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FOUR MEMBERS AT LARGE 

Regimental Supply Sergeant John Nagel, 312th Infantry. 
Corporal Louis S. Turner, .'507th Field Artillery. 
Sergeant Joseph Gibson, Jr., 309th Infantry. 
Sergeant 1st Class J. W. Swannie, 303rd Engineers. 

CHAIRMAN OF EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE 
Lieut. Colonel Thomas F. Meehan. G-3 A. ('. of S. 
CHAIRMAN OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE 
First Sergeant Raymond A. Sehroth. 311th Infantry. 

A supply of "Application for Civil Employment" blanks were 
furnished to every company commander in the division, with request 
that any man not sure of his old job or suitable employment upon 
his discharge, he given the opportunity to rill out one of these blanks 
and send it to Chairman of the Employment Committee. Nearly 
3.000 of these applications were received and steps immediately 
taken to aid these men find congenial jobs at home. 

Late Monday afternoon. April 21st, 1019, the following tele- 
gram was received at Division Headquarters, and caused a great 
flurry throughout the entire Area:— 

"Tours, April 21 . 
Commanding General, 7<sth Division. 

The following wire sent C. G., Neufchateau, this date quoted for 
your information: "Due to unexpected arrival of Italian shipping at 
Marseilles it will he necessary to send six trains of the 78th Division to 
that port. Equipment will lie assembled as rapidly as possible and it is 
hoped to he able to move one train tomorrow, April 22. Remainder of 
movement will follow at density of three trains every 24 hours. Remain- 
der of Division will proceed to Bordeaux, movement to commence April 
30th, density 2 trains every 24 hours. Telegraph ('. G. Bordeaux con- 
cerning that pail of 78th Division which has been directed to Marseilles." 

To fill the Italian ships that came so unexpectedly to Fort of 
Marseilles, the following units were selected and promptly moved off 
by scheduled trains: The entire 153rd Field Artillery Brigade, consisting 
of 307th, 308th, :500th Field Artillery, together with the 307th. 308th 
and 309th Machine Gun Battalions, the Mobile Ordnance Repair 
Shop, one-half of the 303rd Sanitary Train, and a large part of the 
303rd Field Signal Battalion and the 303rd Ammunition Train. 
Three trains left the entraining stations. Les Laumes, Montbard 
and Semur on Wednesday, April 23rd, carrying 3,600 happy Seventy- 
eighters. hound for home at last. The following day witnessed 
the departure of .'5 more trains, earring the remainder of these 7.200 
"first chosen" speeding southward to the Mediterranean Sea. The 
happy party was augmented by the arrival of the 7Sth Division 
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TRAINING MEMORANDUM NO. 139. 

The Division Commander desires thai the men who have with such splendid patriotism, courage 
and self-sacrifice, contributed to the glorious achievements and honorable record of this Division, be 
fully prepared to take their proper place in civil life upon tlnir return home. Every man who has 
served in the American E. F. will find much expected of him by the civil community from which be 
hails. He wiU be expected to become a leader in the life of the nation, whose honor lie so nobly defended. 
Quite rightly does America hope For big things from her stalwart suns win. have learned big lessons from 
the war thru their discipline, self-sacrifice, teamwork, initiative and resourcefulness. 

Summarized briefly, some of the important things learned in this war service thai apply with 
equal force, if success is to be hoped for in civil life, are: 

Cleanliness of body and mind, -care of health. 

Personal appearance- -neatness in dress and soldierly carriage. 

Courtesy in manner and speech. 

Respect for authority, spirit of subordination. 

Discipline of mind and body. 

Team work, co-operation and loyally. 

Individual initiative and resourcefulness. 

Leadership and self-confidence. 

The great benefits acquired during the period of military training and active service should be 
(anicd back lo civil life lo he of lasting value, both to the individual soldier and the nation. We should 
.ill .if us lie bigger, broader and heller men than ever before, both physically and mentally. In the 
days and years to come, we will more fully realize the priceless value of tin- training and experience 
acquired by our participation in the great war. It is highly important, however, that no effort be 
spared in continuing to develop Mi. manlj . soldierly qualities in our every activity and encourage them 
in others by example and advice. 

Upon return to the United Slates, we are quite likely to find that the process of economic readjust- 
ment brought about by the cessation of war has greatly unsettled industrial and commercial activities, 
w ith consequent effect on other normal conditions as we knew them prior to our departure for overseas 
service. Plans arc being devised to assist members of this Division in every possible manner that will 
ensure their fitting into the changed conditions at home in the most advantageous way. It must lie 
borne in mind however, that success in civil life, now as al\\a.\s. depends primarily upon the character 
and energy of the individual, and thai an\ assislance rendered him is merely of a preliminary nature, 
which must be supplemented by proof of character, ability and worth shown by the man himself. 

Every member of this command should realize fully the high hopes and great expectations placed 
in him by the nation at home, and the obligation he is under to l«- prepared in every way lo justify 
them. Commanding officers are directed to utilize every opportunity for the instruction of their men 
in the principles outlined herein. Series of short talks by selected speakers should lie arranged by 
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former to arrange important employment matters in the United 
States in advance of the troops' arrival, and the latter to arrange 
for the production of Division Show for the edification of the "home 
folks." Ships were awaiting the arrival of the troops in Marseilles, 
so immediately upon detraining they were met by embarkation 
officers, and with feverish haste all formalities were complied with 
and thirty-six hours after reaching Marseilles some units were 
aboard ship heading homeward on the Mediterranean Sea, as was 
the case with Col. Bunker's 308th Field Artillery Regiment and 
Major Lowry's 308th Machine (inn Battalion. By April 30th, all 
78th troops sent to Marseilles had boarded ships. Among the last 
to leave were the 307th Field Artillery and Division Show Troupe 
aboard the good ship "Guiseppi Verdi," which already had among 
its civilian passengers from Genoa, Italy, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, 
widow of the latedamented President of the United States, with a 
notable party from the American Embassy at Rome. 

The leisurely trip through the Mediterranean Sea, with the 
one day stop at Gibraltar for coal, passing along the southern coast 
of Spain and touching the Azore Islands, was a decided novelty to 
these men, who had, in "going oyer" just one year previously, made 
a hasty run directly across the Atlantic to English Channel ports. 

Just prior to the hurried departure of the Artillery and 
Machine Gun units from the Cote d'Or Area, orders were received 
from G. H. Q. directing the Commanding General 78th Division to 
detail seven officers with special qualifications, to accompany 
General Haller's Polish Legion troops from Paris, through Germany 
into troubled Poland, to combat the Bolsheviki menace. These 
Polish troops who had been serving in France numbering about 
50,000, were placed under command of General Haller for the 
mission and scheduled to leave Paris by rail at the rate of two trains 
per day beginning on April 18th. The 78th officers detailed for this 
mission were: Majors Thomas 11. Remington, 309th Infantry, and 
David Warshaw, 311th Infantry; Captains George II. McCaffrey, 
Ass't. G-3, John K. Dunn and Edward Vail, 1.53rd Artillery 
Brigade, William C. Warren, Jr., 307th F. A., and First Lieutenant 
Charles Pfeiffer, 312th Infantry. Instructions were given that 
these officers were not to be dropped from their organization rolls, 
as upon completion of movement of troops to Poland, they were to 
return to the 78th Division, and in event the Division had sailed 
for home they were to return to the United States. After many 
interesting and exciting experiences in Germany and Poland, these 
officers returned to the U. S., weeks after the Division had been 
demobilized. 

The Infantry Regiments, the Kngineers and the few remaining 
auxiliary units left in the Cote d'Or. on April 25th sent an advance 
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HEADQUARTERS 78TH DIVISION. 

May 30, 1919. 
GENERAL ORDERS, 

No. 14. 
To the Officers and Men of 78th Division: 

Instructions having issued from the War Department directing the demobilization of the 78tb 
Division, the time has come for me to say farewell to the members of this command. 

In addressing you at this time of parting, I recall to mind the incidents of the past eighteen months 
during which it has been my fortune to command you. 

Your willing response and application under the trying demands made on you during the period 
of organization and training, revealed even then that spirit, which with vour advent into conflict in the 
LIMEY SECTOR and the ST. MIHIEL OPERATIONS, manifested a courage and an indomitable 
will to win and later, during the gruelling MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE, an endurance which 
was inexhaustible, — a spirit which impelled you to write in deeds your patriotism and devotion to duty, 
and your loyalty to your comrades and to the Division. 

Later, during the five months of irksome inactivity, from the cessation of hostilities to your embark- 
ing for home, the patience and self control which characterized your conduct were a test of the courage 
of your manhood, second in importance only to the test of conflict from which you had so recently, 
successfully emerged. 

It is with pride that I can refer to the tribute contained in the farewell orders received from our 
Commander-in-Chief, General John J. Pershing, and from Lieutenant General Hunter Ligget, Com- 
manding the First Army and First Corps, under whom we served in the above mentioned operations. 
It is believed that this praise was well merited by this Division and I wish to thank each and every 
officer and soldier for the part which he so gallantly played. 

It is recognized that your noble response to the Service of your Country made necessary by the 
crisis through which we have just passed, has of necessity seiiously interrupted your former civil pur- 
suits, but it is hoped that the experience gained by you while serving this great cause has not been a 
permanent loss to you but that it has resulted in better fitting you to cope with the new problems of 
life which will confront you. 

I wish you a hearty God speed with the sincere hope that the best of success may crown your future 
efforts. 

J. H. McRae, 
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necessary arrangements for the reception of the 78th troops which 
were scheduled to move by rail from Semur, Epoisses and Les 
Laumes beginning April 30th. All hands were satisfied that there 
were to be no more delays and that the month of May would see all 
of the 78th on their way back across the Atlantic to the good, old 
U. S. A. 

Commencing the second week in May, various units of the 
Division boarded ships in the Port of Bordeaux and started home- 
ward. On May 24th, the S. S. Santa Anna sailed with Major Gen- 
eral McRae, Division Headquarters, and the 303rd Engineer Regi- 
ment — the last of the 78th had left Erance. On June 6th, the Santa 
Anna docked at Rush Terminal, Brooklyn, and General James H. 
McRae, who more than one year previously directed the embarka- 
tion of his "Lightning" Division on the first leg of the "Great 
Adventure," continuously directed their activities throughout their 
service in France, had the keen pleasure of personally seeing his 
division safely returned home amid triumphant greetings for the 
splendid part they so heroically played in downing the Prussian 
attempt to dominate the world. 

Upon arrival in the U. S., the various units of the Division 
were sent to "their own" Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J., well remem- 
bered as the birthplace of the "Lightning" 78th. Several companies 
of the 310th and all the 311th Infantry were, however, sent to Camp 
Merritt, N. J., owing to a large number of troops from other divi- 
sions previously arrived, being still quartered in Camp Dix, await- 
ing discharge. 

By June 15th, 1919, the complete personnel, property and 
other records of the 78th had been satisfactorily checked by the 
demobilization officers of Camp Dix, clearance was given to the 
responsible officers, all emergency personnel had been discharged, 
and the "Lightning" 78th Division was actually and completely 
demobilized. 

Another one of that stalwart group of combat divisions 
which had written world history in large undying letters of 
blood with the American Expeditionary Forces was from this day 
to be only a memory — a sweet, fragrant memory of patriotic service, 
heroic sacrifice, and duty well done. 

As such it will live through the ages. 



SEVENTY-EIGHTH DIVISION 

OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN AWARDED 

DECORATIONS 



SAWELSON, WILLIAM, Sergeant, Co. M, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded Medal oi Honor. W. D.-G. O. No. 16, 1919. 

William Sawelson, sergeant, Company M, 312th Infantry. For conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Grandpre, France, 
October 26, 1918. Hearing a wounded man in a shell hole some distance away calling for water. 
Sergeant Sawelson, upon his own initiative, left shelter and crawled through heavy machine-gun 
6re to where the man lay, giving him what water he had in his canteen. He then went back to 
his own shell hole, obtained more water, and was returning to the wounded man when he was 
killed by a machine-gun bullet. 

ADAMS, JAMES S.. Private 1st Class, Co. M, 810th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 127, 1918. 
James S. Adams, private, Company M, :510th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
at Mon Plaisir Farm, north of Thiaucourt, France, September 22, 1918. Disregarding his own 
personal safety, he went to an open field, swept by heavy machine-gun fire, to the assistance of an 
officer who had been wounded during the withdrawal of his company from a raid. He bandaged 
the officer's wound and carried him to shelter, thereby saving the officer's life. 

ALDRIDGE, JOSEPH S., JR.. Private 1st Class, Co. B, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 
Joseph S. Aldridge, Jr., private first class. Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 24-25, 1918. On the night of Sep- 
tember 24, 1918, Private Aldridge repeatedly carried messages between his company and battalion 
headquarters through a heavy barrage. He also took the place of a wounded litter bearer and 
assisted in bringing in wounded under shell fire. 

BACKMAN, JOHN A., Second Lieutenant. Co. A, 308th Machine Gun Battalion. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
John A. Bachman, second lieutenant, 308th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Jaulny, France, September 26, 1918. During an early morning raid he 
attempted to place two guns in position, when the enemy opened a terriffic barrage. He was 
ordered to shelter on the slope of the hill, and, after his men had taken refuge there, he went back 
to determine whether or not all of his men had found shelter. In passing through the heavy barrage 
he was hit by a shell and instantly killed. 

BAKER, JESSE, Private, Co. A, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Jesse Baker, private, Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Grandpre, France, October 18, 1918. He carried a message from his platoon leader to the leader 
of an adjoining platoon, crossing an area swept by an intense machine-gun fire. While waiting 
for a reply, he was seriously wounded, but returned with an answer to his platoon leader, remaining 
on duty until ordered evacuated by his commanding officer 



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BALLING, JOSEPH P., Corporal. Co. M. Sllth Infantry. 
Awarded I). S. C. W. D.-G. (). No. 64, 1919. 
Joseph P. Balling (Army serial No. 1749662), corporal. Company M. Sllth Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, France, November 1. mis. Assigned to the duty 
of carrying rations, water, and ammunition to the front line, Corporal Balling led his details over 
ground under incessant gas attacks and terrific shell (ire. Although his force was greatly decreased 
through casualties, he maintained complete control and succeeded in supplying the troops with 
necessities. After being helplessly wounded he directed the movements for the safety of his detail 
and the care of the wounded. Home address, Mrs. Caroline Balling, mother, MS [deal Street. 
Buffalo, N. Y. 

BARRY, EDWARD W., Private, Co. I, :Sllth Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 37, 1919. 
Edward II'. Barry, private. Company I, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 25, 1918. Acting as stretcher bearer, under heavy machine-gun 
tire, he was wounded, but. disregarding his own injuries, he went to the aid of another wounded 
man, and while attending him was killed by shrapnel. 

BLOOMBERG, SAM, Private 1st Class. Co. I!. 812th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 44, 1919. 
Sam Bloomberg, private first class. Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Grandpre, France, October 18-23, 1918. During the period of five days that his 
company was occupying an advanced and isolated position Private Bloomberg volunteered and 
carried messages to his company headquarters after seeing two other runners wounded in the 
attempt to cross through the sweeping barrage. He was at all times under constant tire and 
observation of enemy machine gunners, but he succeeded in establishing liaison during the entire 
operations. 

BLUME, LEO H., Private 1st Class, Co. C. S12th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 04, 1919. 
/.in //. Blumi: private first class. Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Talma Farm, France, October 18, 1918. He vc'.uneercd to carry a message from his 
platoon across a zone of 200 yards swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He was seriously 
wounded while making the attempt to perform the mission, and remained under this terrific fire 
for over two hours before it was possible to rescue him. 

BONAVANTURE, FERDINANDO, Private, Co. B, 309th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. Awarded I). S. C. 
Ferdinando Bonavantura, private. Company B. 309th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near St. Juvin, France, October 19, 19IS. Private Bonavantura, armed with an automatic 
rifle, captured a machine gun single-handed under heavy flanking fire from machine guns. The 
gun was supported by a squad of infantry, whom he forced to flee. Later he led a detail far into 
the enemy lines, encouraging his men by his fearless example. 

IU 1)1). ARTHUR O, Lieutenant Colonel. Sllth Infantry. 
Awarded I). S. C. \V. D.-G. 0. No. 35, 1919. 
. I rlli u r l> 11 ihl.l, lieutenant colonel, Sllth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Grandpre, Francs October 28, 1918. After our troops had established a new line and before the 
position had been consolidated, the enemy put down an exatrordinary heavy barrage on the 
position. Col. Budd went through this liarorag,- fr.nn one end of the line to tin- other to prepare 
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196 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

BUONOMO, ANTHONY, Private 1st Class, Co. F, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 

Anthony Buonomo, private first class, Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Chevieres, France, October 19, 1918. Private Buonomo was voluntarily acting as 
guide on a reconnaissance with an officer, when the latter was severely wounded by a bursting 
shell. Having himself been struck by a shell fragment, he disregarded his own injuries, but imme- 
diately bandaged the officer's wound and assisted him to the dressing station, 800 meters away, 
across an open field swept by shell fire. He then volunteered to return to division headquarters 
through intense artillery fire to report that the reconnaissance had not yet been completed. 

BURKE, WALTER F., Private 1st Class, Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. —No. 44, 1919. 
Walter F. Burke, private first class. Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near VieviUe-en-Haye, France. September 25-26, 1918. During an extreme shell- 
ing he cared for the wounded, although exposed at all times to the hazard of the rain of shells. 
He was stunned by the concussion of a high-explosive shell, which killed men on both sides of him, 
but he continued until ordered tc the aid post. He volunteered and returned to the lines to relieve 
a comrade who had fallen from exhaustion. 

CAMPBELL. ALEXANDER, Sergeant, Co. 1, 309th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 71, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
Alexander Campbell (Army serial No. 1735613), sergeant, Company I, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action at Rembercourt, France, September 23, 1918. A shell landed in 
an observation post occupied by Sergeant Campbell and two other soldiers, seriously wounding 
all three. Though he himself had been struck in seven places, this soldier placed both his com- 
panions under shelter and then walked through the barrage to company headquarters, where he 
sent stretcher bearers to the assistance of his wounded comrades, before securing first aid for 
himself. Next of kin: Mrs. Frank Campbell, mother. R. F. D. No. 9. Lockport, N. Y. 

CAMPBELL, JAMES E., Private 1st Class, Co. K. 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

James E. Campbell, private first class, Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. After all the regular company 
runners had become casualties, Private Campbell volunteered as a runner, carrying a call for rein- 
forcements through enemy barrage and guiding the reinforcing troops back to his company. 
He then aided in first-aid work until his company was relieved. 

CARROLL, THOMAS, Private 1st Class, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Thomas Carroll, private first class, Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Grandpre, France, October 18, 1918. Accompanying a patrol. Private Carroll 
voluntarily advanced, in the face of annihilating machine-gun fire, in attacking a machine-gun 
nest which was halting the progress of his platoon. He forced the enemy to retreat and then 
captured the gun. 

CARTER, WILLIAM C, Private, Co. F, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
William C. Carter, private, Company F, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary herosim in 
action near Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. While the advance of his company was being 
held up by hostile machine-gun fire, he worked his way around the enemy's flank, and although 
exposed to sniper fire he charged the nest and by the effective use of hisChauchat rifle captured that 
nest and the one on the right. His action made possible the further advance of his company and 
the capture of 47 more prisoners. 



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CASTLEMAN. LAWRENCE A., Private 1st Class. Co. K, 811th Infantry 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Lawrence A. Castleman, private first class. Company K, 311tli Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 25, 1918. Despite the fact that the remainder 
of his company hail been forced to evacuate a height, Private Castleman remained at his post, and 
by exceptional handling of his automatic rillc stopped an enemy advance and made it possible for 
his company to again occupy the position. 

COLEMAN", CARROLL, J., Private 1st (lass, Co. II. 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 70, 1919. 
( 'arroli ./. Coleman (Army serial No. 1704771), private first class, Company II, 31 1th Infantry. 
For extraordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 17, 1918, and November 1, 
1918. With another soldier Private Coleman went out 25 yards in advance of the front line under 
severe shell and machine-gun fire and carried to shelter a wounded comrade. After administering 
first aid, they carried him 4 kilometers to the dressing station across fields exposed to heavy hostile 
fire. On November 1 he went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and assisted in carrying 
his commanding officer, who had been wounded, to the aid station. I'pon his return, though 
nearly exhausted, he volunteered to go back with an ammunition detail. Home address. Mrs. 
Mary Coleman (mother), postoffice box 91, Schodack Landing, N. Y. 

COLLINS, JAMES P., 1st Sergeant, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

James P. Collins, first sergeant, Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. Upon his own initiative he crossed an open field 
heavily swept by machine-gun fire, and, assisted by two other soldiers, carried to shelter his com- 
pany commander, who had been mortally wounded. 

COLONNA, THOMAS, Private, Co. F, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Thomas Colonna, private, Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
at Grandpre, France, October 17, 1918. I'pon being wounded by a shell, he refused to go to the 
rear, but remained on the firing line against the advice of his commanding officer, dressing wounds 
of two comrades. 

CONKLIN. MATTHEW E., Second Lieutenant, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 

Matthew E. Conldin, second lieutenant, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. Juvin, France, October 16. 1918. Lieutenant Conklin was wounded while leading his 
company in advance, but continued to lead his men across an open area under a heavy machine- 
gun and artillery fire, wading the Agran River, and took his position on a hillside, where he directed 
the digging in of his company, before he would be evacuated. 

CONOVER, HOWARD R., Private, Co. A, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 16, 1919. 
Howard R. Conwer, private. Company A, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 20, 1918. Although painfully wounded in the hand, he 
went to the assistance of a wounded comrade who was lying helpless in an exposed position. He 
carried him from the front, a distance of 400 yards, on his back, and when forced to relinquish 
his burden because of exhaustion, he informed and directed stretcher-bearers, thus assuring the 
safety of his comrade. 



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CONROY. LAWRENCE, Mechanic, Co. I, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 81. 1919. 
Lawrence Conroy (Army serial No. 1737034), mechanic, Company I, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary herosim in action near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. Seeing a comrade lying 
wounded in front of our lines, Mechanic Conroy voluntarily made his way forward and rescued the 
man from direct machine-gun fire. After all platoon leaders had become casualties he assumed 
command and very creditably directed the action throughout the entire attack. Next of kin, 
Andrew Conroy (father), 79 Joseph Street, Newark, N. J. 

COUGHLIN, WILLIAM C, Private, Co. L, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
William C. Coughlin, private, Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action at Grandpre, France, October 23. 1918. He volunteered and maintained liaison with a 
company which had been cut off from the rest of the battalion, making several trips across open 
ground for 150 yards under intense machine-gun fire. 

CRISTOFARO, VITTORIA, Private, Co. K, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Yittorio Crislofaro, private, Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918 While his company was forced to lie in the open 
for a period of 24 hours, because of the murderous machine-gun and artillery fire of the enemy, 
Private Crixlofaro, occupying a position in front of the company, advanced and attacked the 
enemy gun nests, silencing no less than three guns and killing their crews. 

DELOTO, PETER, Sergeant, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O No. 37, 1919. 
Peter Deloto, sergeant, Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 25, 1918. During the attack Sergeant Deloto single-handed cap- 
tured 8 prisoners, and later aided materially in the capture of 16 more. When his company had 
been held up by the fire of a machine gun, he set out, unassisted, and succeeded in capturing it, 
during which exploit he was wounded in the leg. 

DE ROGATIS. ALBERT, Private, Co. M, 309th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 81. 1919. Awarded D. S. ( '. 
Albert De Rogatis (Army serial No. 1752789), private, Company M, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary herosim in action near St. Juviii. France, October 16, 1918. When his company 
was held up by heavy machine-gun fire Private De Rogatis voluntarily worked his way behind an 
enemy machine-gun position, killed a German soldier, and captured seven others, together with 
two machine guns. Next of kin, Generso De Rogatis (fatheri. Province Avellino, Teora, Italy. 

DOLAN, BERNARD LEO, Corporal. Co. I. 309th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. Record from A. E. F. 
"For extraordinary heroism inaction near Champigneulle, France, October 16. 1918. Although 
he was himself wounded. Corporal Dolan left the shelter of a shell hole and went out under terrific 
machine gun fire to assist a wounded comrade. In so doing he received another wound, which 
caused his death." 

DONOVAN, JAMES J.. Corporal. Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
James J. Donovan, corporal, Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Grandpre, France, October 16-20, 1918. In the face of heavy shell and machine- 



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gun tire and continuous gas attacks, he established and maintained for f.mr days a dressing station 
in a most advanced position. When an ninny attack seemed imminent, he refused to retire to 
safety. I>ut remained at his post, being relieved after lii> comrades advanced. 

DUFFY, FRANCIS A., Private. Medical Detachment, 810th Infantry. 
\w URDED D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. •■!(), unit. 
Francis A. Duffy, private, Medical Detachment, :siotli Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Thiaucourt and Grandpre. France, September 21 and October 16, 1918. On Sep- 
tember -21. at Thiaucourt, France, lie remained in the front-line trenches under heavy artillery 
and machine-gun fire, caring for the wounded, and displaying utter disregard of personal danger 
while administering first-aid treatment to til men. During the advance of his company from St. 
Juvin to Grandpre he followed immediately behind the first wave, under heavy machine-gun and 
shell fire, caring for tin' wounded as they fell. 

DUNN, PARKER G., Private 1st Class. S12th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 82, 1919. 
Parker C. Dunn, first-class private, 1st Battalion, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Grandpr , France, October 23. 1918. When his battalion commander found it 
necessary to send a message to a company in the attacking line and hesitated to order a runner to 
make the trip because of the extreme danger involved, Private Dunn, a member of the intelligence 
section, volunteered for the mission. After advancing but a short distance across a field swept 
by artillery and machine-gun fire, he was wounded, but continued on and fell wounded a second 
time. Still undaunted, hi- persistently attempted to carry out his mission until he was killed by a 
machine-gun bullet before reaching the advance line. 

EMERSON, WILLARD I., Captain, Co. G, Sllth Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. (). No. 3, 1919. 
Wittard Ingham Emerson, captain, Sllth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
mar Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. (apt. (then Lieutenant) Emerson displayed remark- 
able gallantry and leadership (hiring the fighting north of Grandpre when the line of his regiment 
was the pivot for the advance of the Army. He personally led his company around machine-gun 
nests, frequently going out with selected patrols f IP r the purpose of bombing out enemy mac lime 
gunners. When the commanding officer of the company on his left was incapacitated he at once 
took command of the company and maneuvered it with his own. By his example, in undergoing 
hardships during the advance, he sustained the morale of his men and inspired them to valiant 
combat 

FAHEY, JOSEPH II.. Sergeant. Co. li. Sllth Infantry 

\» utDBD D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 
Joseph II. Fahey, sergeant, < !ompany B, Sllth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Yivcillc-en Have. France, September 26, 1918. He made three attempts to silence several 
machine guns which had held up his platoon. He retired only after he had been wounded and 
his companions killed or wounded. 

FALKINBERG, EDWARD A . Private, Medical Detachment. Sllth Infantry. 
Awarded I). S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 15, 1919. 
E. A. Falkinburg, private. Medical Detachment 311th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Cb.6vie.res, Fiance. October 21, litis. He remained on duty continuously 
for i hours, administering aid to wounded men under heavy shell fire. Finding that he could not 
properly work while wearing his gas mask, he removed it. although many gas shells were bursting 
in his vicinity. After being gassed he continued to work for an hour until all the wounded were 
attended. 



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FAZLER, ROBERT, Private 1st Class, Co. L, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
Robert Fazler, private first class, Company L, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in Grandpre France, October 22, 1918. After delivering a message to his battalion head- 
quarters, and while passing through the main street of Grandpre, which was being enfiladed by a 
terrific enemy fire. Private Fazler went to the rescue of a comrade who had fallen under the direct 
fire and observation of the enemy, notwithstanding the warning that to go to the man's aid would 
mean certain death to himself. He gave the wounded man first-aid treatment and successfully 
carried him to a place of safety. 

FIIGEN, PETER, Private, Co. G, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 
Peter Fiigen, private, Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 23-24, 1918. On the night of September 23-24. Private 
Fiigen repeatedly carried messages between his company and battalion headquarters through a 
heavy barrage, until completely exhausted. On the morning of September 26, he volunteered 
and carried an important message to battalion headquarters through a heavy machine-gun fire. 

FOGG, PRESTON D., First Lieutenant, Co. E, 309th Infantry. 

W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 

Preston Doune Fogg, first lieutenant. 309th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Champignejlles, France, October 16. 1918. After leading his company in the attack on 
Champigneulles ^nd thereafter successfully withdrawing the remnants of his command, Lieu- 
tenant Fogg, although himself wounded, carried to shelter another wounded officer who was unable 
to walk. 

GALLAGHER, CORNELIUS E., Sergeant, Co. C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O No. 35, 1919. 

Cornelius E. Gallagher, sergeant, Company C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraor- 
dinary heroism in action near Grandpre. France, October 28-29, 1918. Although painfully wounded 
in the shoulder, he remained at his post for six hours without reporting his wound. Even then he 
requested permission to remain, and, having obtained it, he encouraged his men to withstand a 
threatened counter attack. He left the field only when ordered to do so. 

GEER, FREDERICK W., Private, Co. M, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Frederick W. Geer, private, Company M, 312th Infantry. . For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire and on his own 
initiative Private Geer left a place of safety and made his way by crawling to the side of a wounded 
comrade, administering first-aid treatment. 

GOLDSTEIN, ISAAC, Private, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 

Isaac Goldstein, private. Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Talma Farm, France, October 19, 1918. Disregarding the warning that to leave shelter 
meant almost certain death, Private Goldstein went to the aid of a wounded comrade, through an 
open field, exposed to murderous artillery and machine-gun fire. Bringing his comrade back to 
safety, he took a message from the wounded man's pocket and delivered it to its destination. 
Under cover of darkness he carried his comrade to a first-aid station. 



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GRISWALD, CHAUNCEY J., Private 1st Class, Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. l).-(;. <). No. 35, 1919. 

Chauncey ./. Grisvald, private first class, Medical Detachment. 312th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grandpre. France. October 16, HUH. He volunteered to leave his 
battalion, which was in support, and went forward to the front line, where he established a dressing 
station. He remained with this advance station during the entire time it was in the line and gave 
first aid to the wounded under constant shell fire and through frequent gas attacks. 

GUINUP, EARL M., Private, Co. K, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W, D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Earl M. Guinvp, private. Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. While Grandpre was being severely bombarded by 
artillery Private Gitinup volunteered to enter a section of the town to determine the advisability of 
his company's entrance therein. He successfully accomplished his mission through the severest 
barrage and returned with the necessary information for the entrance. 

GUMBS, ESRIC ('., Private 1st Class, Co. E, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 

Esric C. Gumbs, private first class, Company E, 310th Infantry. F'or extraordinary heroism 
in action near Authe and Sy. France. Nov ember 2-4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting as battalion 
runner, repeatedly crossed anas subjected to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, carrying messages 
to and from Hank companies. His work, performed with unhesitating devotion to duty, materially 
contributed to the successful advance of his battalion. 

HARGRAVE, THOMAS J., First Lieutenant, Co. C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Thomas J. Hargrove, first lieutenant, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. F'or extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 26, 1918. He personally made a reconnaissance 
of the entire front of the battalion to which he was attached, under heavy machine-gun and shell 
fire, and returned with very valubale information in the shortest time possible. He returned 
through an open field, subjected to an enemy fire. This officer later rendered valuable assistance 
in repelling a counter-attack by his coolness and intelligent direction of the company. 

HKNNESSEY, JAMES, Sergeant, Co. B, 312th Infantry. 

Aw vrded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 64, 1919. 

James Hennessey (Army serial No. 1750394), sergeant, Company B, 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinaiy heroism in action at Grandpre, France, October 22, 1918. With all disregard for 
his own danger, he crawled about 30 yards through a sweeping machine-gun fire to the rescue of a 
wounded comrade. He was killed by a machine-gun bullet while administering aid to the wounded 
soldier. Home address, Mrs. Matty Hennessey, mother, 327 Lafayette Street, Newark, N. J. 

HERRMANN, BERTRAND, Private 1st Class, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 
Aw ahded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Bertrand Herrmann, private first class, Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann, with his twin 
brother, Private (first class) Victor Herrmann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept by 
machine-gun fire and assisted First Sergeant James P. Collins carry to shelter their company com- 
mander, w ho had been mortally wounded. As they were returning to our lines, this soldier was 
slightly wounded, and later in the day while being evacuated to the rear he was killed by a shell. 



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HERRMANN, VICTOR, Private 1st Class, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Victor Herrmann, private, Company D, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre. France, October 23, 1918. Private Herrmann, with his twin brother, Private 
(First Class) Berlrand Herrmann, voluntarily crossed an open field heavily swept by machine-gun 
fire and assisted First Sergeant James P. Collins to carry tc shelter their company commander, 
who had been mortally wounded. 

HIGGINS, WILLIAM H., Sergeant, Co. I, 309th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 71, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
William II. Higgins (Army serial No. 1735641), sergeant, Company I, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Loges, France, October 16, 1918. Although pain- 
fully wounded early in an attack, he refused to be evacuated, and continued to lead his platoon in 
the advance, displyaing marked personal bravery. Home address: Mrs. Mary Higgins, mother, 
41 Williams Street, Lockport, N. Y. 

HOLDEN, JAMES E., Private, Headquarters Company, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
James E. Holden, private, Headquarters Company, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Limey, France, September 20, 1918. Llndaunted by heavy shell fire, 
Private Holden, a runner between brigade and regiment headquarters, delivered an important 
message, walking and crawling through a wood which was being so heavily bombarded with gas 
and high-explosive shells that it had been evacuated. He returned to his post after delivering his 
message through the same severe fire. 

HUFF, CHESTEH R., Private, Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 4t, 1919. 
Chester Ray Huff, private. Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 17-27. 1918. During the night of September 17, 
Private Huff gave proof of great devotion to duty by leaving protection and assisting another 
comrade in bringing a wounded soldier to safety. Again, on the morning of September 27, he left 
shelter and journeyed over 500 yards to the side of a wounded comrade, through shell fare, carrying 
the victim to the first-aid station. 

HULTZEN, LEE S., First Lieutenant, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 
Lcc iS'. Hultzen, first lieutenant, 311th Infantry. For extraordinry heroism in action near 
Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 26, 1918. After reaching his objective with a platoon of 
about 15 men, Lieutenant Hultzen organized his platoon and held it with three captured German 
machine guns. He cleaned out a "pill box" and attacked a dozen of the enemy with practically 
no assistance. 

IRONS, BENJAMIN G., Private 1st Class, Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 78, 1919. 

Benjamin G. Irons (Army serial No. 2411507), private first class, Medical Detachment, 311th 
Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 25-26, 
1918. Private Irons, with another soldier, advanced to an exposed position, and, while adminis- 
tering first aid to a wounded man, the three were suddenly surrounded and captured by a party 
of the enemy. While being taken toward the German lines. Private Irons and his companion at- 
tacked their captors and succeeding in freeing themselves, at the same time capturing two Germans, 
whom they brought to battalion headquarters, together with the wounded man. Home address: 
Eden B. Irons (father), Silverton, N. J. 



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JILLSON, HOWARD I).. Private, Co. F, S09th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. o. No. 126, 1918. 
Howard I). Jiltson, Private, ( lompany F, 309th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
in Hois de Hailbat, northeast of Jaulny, France, September 17, 1918. Although suffering from 
illness, he volunteered as runner, and repeatedly carried messages across heavily shelled areas, 
displaying the greatest courage and coolness. 

JOERGER, CARL F., Private, Co. M, 312th Infantry 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. H. 1919. 
Carl F. Joerger, private. Company M, 312th Infantry For extraordiuary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October '21. 1918. Leaving his dugout, Private Jnergcr voluntarily crawled 
across a machine-gun-swept area to the aid of two wounded comrades. While performing this 
heroic task he was seriously wounded. 

KANTZ. CLARENCE E., Sergeant. Co. K. 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. '20, 1919. 
Clarence E. Kantz, sergeant. Company K. 311th Infantry. For extraordiuary heroism in 
action near Grandpre. France, October 20. 1918. During an enemy counter-attack, Sergeant 
Ktuttz by his foresight saved the company on the right of his platoon by reinforcing that company's 
Hank. This action stopped the advance of several machine gunners, who were advancing through 
our lines at that point, but cost Sergeant Kantz his life 

KARG, HOWARD M . Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Intelligence Section, 309th Infantry. 
Awarded I). S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1019. 
Howard M. Karg, sergeant. Company A, 309th Infantry. For extraordiuary heroism in 
action. St. Jnvin. France, November 5. 1918. Under terrific enemy bombardment he carried a 
soldier who was overcome by gas for a distance of SO yards over a road exposed to the direct fire 
of enemy machine guns, snipers, anil shell lire to a place of safety. 

KARWOSK1. PAUL J., Sergeant, Co. M, 311th Infantry. 

W. D.-O. O. No. 35, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
Paul ./. Karwoski, sergeant. Company M. 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 28. 1918. Acting as a scout, he obtained valuable informa- 
tion as to the location of enemy positions, and. single-handed, attacked a machine-gun crew, 
killing one of the enemy and taking tin- remaining two prisoners. 

KINO. JAMES NORMAN, Chaplain. 310th Infantry. 

\w ibded !>■ s - C. W. D.-G. O. No. 127. [918. 
James Norman King, first lieutenant, chaplain. 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Thiaucourt, Franc.-. September 10, 1918. He gave proof of unhesitating devotion 
and energy far beyond all call of his duty as battalion chaplain. He was continually on the out- 
post lines searching for and burying the dead and circulating among the men in the trenches. 
During the entire period the line was subjected to extremely heavy shelling from the enemy, yet 
he allowed nothing to interfere with his having burial services for the dead that were brought to 
the burial ground located within the shelled area, lb- was sent to tin- rear, but he prevailed upon 
the surgeon tc allow him to return to the front and continue his work. 

LANGLKY. JOHN H . Private. Medical Detachment, Co. G, 311th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 27. 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
John II. Laiiiiln/, private. Medical Detachment. 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Chevieres. France. October 21. 1018. He remained on duty continuously for four 



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hours administering aid to wounded men under heavy shell fire. Finding that he could not properly 
work while wearing his gas mask, he removed it, though many gas shells were bursting in his 
vicinity. After being gassed, he continued to work for an hour until all the wounded were attended. 

LANIGHAN. MATTHEW S., Sergeant, Co. I, 309th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-Cx. O. No. 87, 1919. 
Matthew S. Lanighan (Army serial No. 1735646), sergeant. Company I, 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Although wounded, he 
refused to be evacuated and led his men with marked personal courage, capturing several enemy 
machine guns and prisoners. He was killed while organizing his platoon for a further advance 
Next of kin: Edward Lanighan (father). Market and Exchange Streeets, Lockport, N. Y. 

LAWLESS, JAMES B., Sergeant, Machine Gun Co.. 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
James B. Lawless, sergeant, Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 22, 1918. During a raid, Sergeant Lawless 
bayoneted the men at two enemy machine guns which were firing upon our raiding party and put 
several others out of action with hand grenades. 

LAWRENCE, HULL F., Private, Co. K, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

Hull F. Lawrence, private, Company K, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. While his company was seeking shelter from a con- 
tinuous rain of machine-gun bullets, Private Lawrence voluntarily carried messages from his 
company commander, who was lying wounded under enemy observation, to battalion head- 
quarters. He worked under heavy bombardment at all times, but showed remarkable courage and 
devotion to duty while thus engaged. 

LEHY, HOWARD C, Sergeant, Co. B, 311th Infantry. 

W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
Howard C. Lehy, sergeant, Company B, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Bois de Grand Fontaine, France, September 26, 1918. After his patrol had disposed of two 
sniper posts with rifle grenades, he held his group in position and covered the withdrawal of his 
platoon from heavy enfilading machine-gun fire of the enemy. 

LEWIS, ROBERT D., Corporal, Co. M, 311th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Robert D. Lewis, corporal. Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraodinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 27, 1918. After his company had reached its objective, Corporal 
Lewis rendered valuable assistance in organizing positions on ground swept by enemy fire. Alone, 
he flanked a machine-gun position and captured two prisoners. While patroling between the out- 
posts he was wounded by machine-gun fire. 

LIGHT, LAVERN, Corporal, Co. E, 311th Infantry. 
W. D.-G. O. No. 98, 1919. 
Lavern Light (Army serial No. 241780-1), corporal, Company E, 311th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. While his company and 
two others were fighting to prevent being cut off and annihilated by the enemy, Corporal Light 
voluntarily crept out 10 yards in advance of the line and killed five of the enemy who were attempt- 
ing to execute an encircling movement with machine guns. Remaining in his exposed position 
with cool tenacity he contributed materially toward reducing the hostile forces and making possible 
a rush by his company. Home address: Purl Light, father, R. F. D. No. 2, Hartwich, N. Y. 



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LOOMIS, JOHN II., Corporal, Co. F, 311th Infantry. 

W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

John 11. Loomis, corporal. Company F, :!lltli Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France. October 28, 1918. Corporal Loomis volunteered to lead a three-man patrol 
on a reconnaissance of enemy positions. After one of his men had been wounded, he continued 
on with the other one and gained the information sought. Being wounded on the return trip by 
fire from machine guns, he was forced to remain under cover until night, when he located his other 
wounded man and returned under cover of darkness with valuable information. 

McCRUDDEN, JAMES F., Private, Co. M, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

James F. McCruddcn, private, Company M, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 20, 1918. Acting on his own initiative, after all runners 
had failed to deliver a message, Private McCrudden carried a message through an intense machine- 
gun fire for the captain of his company. Upon reaching the eompany he found that the captain 
had been killed and immediately returned through the same sweeping fire to report the fact. 

McCUNN, WALTER T., Private 1st Class, Medical Detachment, 303rd Engineers. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

Walter T. McCunn, private first class, Medical Detachment, 303rd Engineers. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 29,1918. He was administering 
first aid to two wounded comrades in No Man's Land, under heavy shell fire, when an exploding 
shell killed both of the wounded and rendered him unconscious for more than an hour. 1 pon his 
recovery he remained at his post, administering treatment to others. 

McGUIRE, JAMES, Sergeant, Co. B, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

James McGuire, sergeant, Company B, 312th Infantry. F\>r extraordinary heroism in action 
near Talma Farm, France, October 23, 1918. Without regard for his own danger, Sergeant Metiuire 
went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who was lying seriously wounded 100 yards in front of 
our lines. He carried him safely to the aid station, crossing and recrossing an area swept by intense 
artillery and machine-gun fire, and under the direct observation of the enemy. 

McDONALD, GEORGE T., Corporal, Co. E, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 32, 1919. 
George T. McDonald, corporal, Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. While accompanying a separated detachment, 
Corporal McDonald voluntarily entered a dense woods, infested with snipers and machine guns, to 
locate the main body of his company. The success of this mission enabled the lost detachment to 
occupy their positions with the company. During the entire action of his company Corporal 
McDonald was forever eager, in his capacity as runner, to assume the most hazardous risks to 
maintain liaison between units 

McINTYRE, DONALD, Second Lieutenant. Co. E, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

Donald Roy Mclniyre, second lieutenant. Company E, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Thiaucourt, FVance, September 18, 1918. Seeing one of his men lying 

wounded in a shell hole in front of his main line, Lieutenant Mclniyre passed through an intense 

barrage to his aid. Having bandaged his wounds, be brought back his man to a place of safety. 



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MANZI, NICHOLAS, Private, Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 126, 1!>1!>. 

Nicholas Manzi (Army serial No. 2414276), private, Medical Detachment, 1st Battalion, 
309th Infantry, 78th Division. For extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulny, France, October 
3, 1918. During a heavy bombardment of our front lines. Private Manzi went 50 yards in advance 
of our positions to an automatic-rifle post to dress the wounds of three of the crew. He then 
assisted the wounded men, one by one, to reach a place of safety. All this time the line was under 
steady machine-gun fire as well as bombardment. Home address: 31 Harlington Street, Franklin, 
Mass. 

MASLOSKY, JOHN, Private, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 

W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 

John Maslosky, private, Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 26, 1918. He displyaed exemplary devotion to duty in attacking 
machine-gun nests without aid and capturing many prisoners. For several hours he worked in 
advance of the company, and, although believed to have been lost, he later returned, bringing with 
him many more prisoners. 

MFRRILL, JESSE HERBERT, Private, Co. E, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Jesse Herbert Merrill, private, Company E, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action in the Bois de Ronvaux, France, September 15-17, 1918. With the remark, "I can get 
through and find him," Private Merrill volunteered and carried a message from his regimental 
commander to the commander of an advance battalion through a fire that seemed inipassable. 
He returned with amazing promptness with an answer to the message. This soldier made several 
other trips on the same night, finding his way through a dark forest, actually walking on bodies of 
men who had fallen in the only path that could be used. 

SCHMIDT, FERDINAND A., Private, Co. B, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Ferdinand A. Schmidt, private, Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Talma Farm, France, October 22, 1918. When his company's advance had been 
held up by intense machine-gun fire, he crawled through a barrage of hand grenades and at the 
point of his bayonet held 19 of the enemy in a dugout until assistance arrived. Before performing 
this courageous act he was slightly wounded. 

SCHOOLEY, HARRY T, Corporal, Co. L, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Harry T. Scliooley, corporal, Company L, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 25, 1918. After his platoon had fallen back under heavy 
shell fire, Corporal Schooley made a personal reconnaissance of an enemy machine-gun nest through 
a heavy barrage, killed one of the enemy gunners, and drove off the others with hand grenades, 
thereby enabling his platoon to resume its position. 

SCHROTH, RAYMOND A., First Sergeant, Co. E, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Raymond A. Schorth, first sergeant, Company E, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. He was directed to lead an attack against 
an enemy machine-gun nest which was impeding the progress of his company. Reaching a point 



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within 50 feet of the stronghold, he ordered an attack, and six Germans near the gun sought to 

surrender until they saw the strength of his force, now reduced through casualties to two ..r three 
men. The enemy was then reinforced by •.'() men and launched ■> severe counter-attack, which 

foreeil Sergeant Schroth to abandon his attack. After ordering his n ic. safety, he remained at 

his post alone, fighting against the superior forces until he drove a prisoner back to our line, at the 
point of his empty pistol. Despite his desire to provide safety for his patrol, he was the only 
survivor to return from the mission. 

SECOR, JOHN II.. Sergeant, Co. M, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 1 15, 11)1* 
John II N/vor. sergeant, Company M. 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near St. .luvin, France. October I(i. 191N. Having been painfully wounded in the foot, hi' remained 
with his platoon and went over the top with it in the advance near St. .luvin. He gallantly assisted 
his platoon commander in the attack until he was again wounded and rendered unable to id\ ance 
farther. His example of bravery and devotion to duty furnished an inspiring example to the 
other members of the platoon, many of whom were under lire for the lirst time. 

SAMPLE. FRANK J.. Private, Co. I, 310th Infantry 

Awarded D. S. C. \Y. D.-G. 0. No. 37, 1919. 
Frank ./. Sample, private, Company I, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France. November I. ltHS. Under heavy machine-gun lire. Private Smnplr, 
a battalion runner, volunteered to carry an important message to a detachment on the extreme 
Hank after seeing two runnels killed by machine-gun tire while endeavoring to deliver the same 
message. He was successful in his mission. 

SINF.R, KARL R., Private 1st Class. Co. (i. 310th Infantry. 
Awarded I). S. C. \V. D.-G. O. No. Hi), 1919. 
Earl It. Siner (Army serial No. 1756625), private first class, Company G, 310th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action mar Thiaucourt, Frame-. September *.!<>. Pits. While his com- 
pany was on outpost duty Private Siner crawled out from a trench, under heavy enemy fire, to 
rescue a wounded comrade and was instantly killed by a bursting shell just as he had reached the 
wounded man. Next of kin: Joseph A. Siner, 19 Lyon Street. Pawtucket, R. I. 

SLATER, NORMAN (.. Private. Co. II. 312th Infantry. 

Awarded I). S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 70, 1919. 
Norman C. Slater (Army serial No. 2942033), private, Company II. 312th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, France. October 17. litis. Although wounded 
by a shell fragment, he refused treatment, volunteering his services as a litter bearer for other 
wounded. Next day he accompanied his platoon in the attack. After heavy lighting for sunn- 
hours under Icrrilic machine-gun lire, a withdrawal was ordered. Private Slnhr remaining in ad- 
vance with an automatic ride squad to cover the withdrawal. Being one of the last to go back, 
he was killed by shell fire on his way to the new position. Home address, Mrs. Effie Ilinman 
mother), I! F. I). No. 1, Bainbridge, N. Y. 

SLOVER LUKE E., JR., Private 1st Class, Co. B, Sllth Infantry. 
Aw \udei) D. S. C. W. D.-G. <> No. --'?. 1919. 
I. iik, /-.'. Slovt r, Jr.. private first class, < ompany B. :J1 1th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 

in action near Yieville-en-ILiye. France. September 24-25, PUS. On the night of September -24. 
Private Slover repeatedly carried messages between his company and battalion headquarters, 
through a heavy barrage He also lock the place of a wounded litter bearer and assisted in bringing 
in wounded under shell fire. He was later killed in action. 



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SPATARO, DOMINICO, Private, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

Dominico Spataro, private, Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 25-26, 1918. Private Spataro, with hand grenades, broke up an 
enemy machine-gun nest and took four prisoners without assistance. He voluntarily acted as 
stretcher bearer for a period of 2(5 hours, performing valiant services until severely wounded. 

STERN, HENRY R., First Lieutenant, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 2, 1920. 

First Lieutenant Henry R. Stern, Company H, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 20, 1918. | During an enemy attack on the posi- 
tion held by his platoon, after being severely wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet, he 
remained in a position subjected to heavy machine-gun fire, and refused to accept aid until after 
the attack had been repulsed. His deed greatly encouraged his men. 

TEMPLE. JOHN E., Private, Co. I, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 64, 1919. 

John E. Temple, private, Company I, 312th Infantry (Army serial No. 1736172). For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Grandpre, France, October 23, 1918. After his platoon had reached 
its objective and was forced to retire under perilous machine-gun fire, Private Temple and two 
companions were surrounded by the enemy. His companions were wounded, but he bravely held 
off the enemy, after which he assisted both his companions to a first-aid station. Home address, 
William H. Temple, father, Marshallton, Del. 

VOLK. JOSEPH W , Private, Co. B, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Joseph W. Volk, private, Company B, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October 22, 1918. While engaged as runner, he carried messages to and 
from advanced positions, and, although wounded, continued through the whole afternoon before 
his wound was discovered. Even then he volunteered to carry an important message to the front 
lines. While directing his company commander and a number of wounded men through an intense 
barrage he successfully forded a river four times, showing during the entire operations an utter 
disregard of personal safety. 

WALDO, ANTONIO G., First Sergeant, Co. C, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 87, 1919. 
Antnoio G. Waldo (Army serial No. 1762180), first sergeant, Company C, 310th Infantry 
For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois des Loges, France, November 1-4, 1918. Taking 
command of his company after all the officers had been wounded, Sergeant Waldo displayed 
exceptional courage and leadership in holding an advanced position throughout the night and 
leading his men in a successful advance next morning. On the three following days he directed 
the operations of his company against enemy machine guns and by skillful maneuvering of patrols 
succeeded in reducing the hostile resistance. Home address: Mrs. Evelyn M. Waldo (wife), 116 
East Hickory Street, Canastota, N. Y. 

WALSH, RICHARD J., Lieutenant, Dental Corps, 303rd Engineers. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 44, 1919. 
Riehard J. Walsh, first lieutenant, Dental Corps, 303rd Engineers. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Marcq, France, October 18, 1918. Voluntarily acting as battalion medical officer, 
Lieutenant Walsh, although severely gassed, administered first aid to injured men under heavy 
shell fire. He worked constantly until all the wounded were removed to places of safety. 



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WEBER, JOHN F., First Lieutenant, SI 1th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 

John /■'. Weber, lir>t lieutenant, Medical Corps, .'tilth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Vieville-en-IIaye. France, September 29, 11118; At Chevtieres, France, October 15, 
1918. and at Grandpre, France, October '■.'.">, l!lls. On September 29 and the following days Lieu- 
tenant Weber remained at his aid station under shell and machine-gun Ere, giving medical aid 

and directing tbe evacuation of wounded. On October l."> he established an unprotected aid station, 
and though slightly gassed, he Continued to give Erst aid to the wounded and direct I heir evacua- 
tion. On October 25 lie left his battalion in support and continued to the town of Grandpre, where 
he established an aid station, beeping on with his wmk through heavy bombardment of the town. 

WELSH, HOWARD J„ Sergeant, Co. G, .'tilth Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-C. 0. No. 37, 1919. 

Edward J. Welsh, sergeant, Company I), .'illth Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 1!». ltd S. After having received seven machine-gun wc Hinds, 
he refused to go to the dressing station, remaining with his company and rendering valuable aid 
to both his platoon and company commander. 

WESCOTT, ALLEN P., Private, Troop C, 2nd Cavalry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 15, 1919. 

Allen P. Wescott, private, Troop (', 2nd Cavalry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Chevtieres, France, October 21, 1!US. Becoming separated from his own organization, he at- 
tached himself to an Infantry Company. While on a patrol he was wounded three times. After 
the party had been surrounded by German machine guns, he volunteered to carry a message to 
the company commander, wading across the Aire River in so doing. After guiding a platoon to 
the relief of the patrol, he again made several trips to and from the company post of command, 
crossing through the river waist deep five limes after being wounded. He was sent to the rear 
against his vigorous protests, and, after being tagged for evacuation, he gave further proof of his 
devotion to duty and unselfishness by helping carry another wounded soldier .'f miles on a stretcher. 
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WHITE. TRACY S., First Sergeant. Co. B, Sllth Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 81, 1919. 

Tracy S. White I \nm serial No. 2410793), Ersi sergeant, Company It, Sllth Infantry For 
extraordinary heroism in action near Ferine des Logos. France. October 19. 1918. When the 
position his company held was enfiladed and communication to the rear cut off, he volunteered to 
carry a message to the battalion commander after several runners had been killed in the attempt. 
Crossing ground swept by intense machine-gun and artillery fire, he delivered the message and 
returned with orders as to the disposition of the company. Home address, Mrs. Tracy S. White 
(wife), 110 Broadway, Long Branch, N. .1. 

WHITE. WALTER I).. Private, Co. B, 309th [nfantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 78 1919. 

Walter I). Whiti (Army serial No. 1T50790I, private. Company B. 309th Infantry. For 
extraordinary heroism in action near the Hois des Logos. France, November 1, 1918. While 
acting as runner. Private While volunteered to carry a message across a long stretch of open country 
which, was subjected to heavy machine-gun ami artillery lire. He successfully crossed the space 
and delivered his message, but in an attempt to return ho was killed by a rain of machine-gun 
bullets. Hi,; conduct served as :hi inspiration to other runners. Next of kin: Mis. Carrie L. 
White (mother), Byron, N. Y. 



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WHITEHEAD, LEWIS E., Sergeant, Medical Corps, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Lewis E. Whitehead, sergeant, Medical Corps, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism iD 
action near St. Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Sergeant Whitehead, then corporal, after giving 
first aid to his platoon leader, who had been wounded, took command of the platoon and led it in 
an attack in the face of concentrated enemy artillery and macine-gun fire, reaching the objective 
and effectively protecting the exposed flank of the assaulting battalion with his two guns. 

WHITEMAN, RALPH A., Sergeant, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 98, 1919. 

Ralph A. Whiteman (Army serial No. 1773801), sergeant, Company D, 312th Infantry. For, 
extraordinary heroism in action at Grandpre, France, October 18, 1918. When his detachment 
had become disorganized by sniper and machine-gun fire, Sergeant Whiteman, without regard for 
personal danger, reorganized his command, and by his gallant example led his men against the 
enemy machine-gun position, capturing it and bringing the gun back to our lines. Home address: 
Horace S. Whiteman, Clearfleld, Pa. 

WOOLSCHLAGER, JOHN F., First Lieutenant, Co. A, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-Staff Memo. Feb. 24, 1920. 

"For extraordinary heroism in action northwest of Grandpre, France, October 18, 1918. In 
the attack of morning of October 18, Lieutenant Woolschlager was severely wounded, both legs 
being broken. He nevertheless retained command of his platoon and that of an adjoining platoon. 
Throughout the day, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he encouraged and directed 
his men. [Due to his efforts, the position, gained at great cost, was held against enemy attacks." 

ZAVODSKY, JOHN, Sergeant, Co. D, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 

John Zavodsky, sergeant, Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 26, 1918. Although he was wounded, he remained 
with his company until its objective was reached before seeking first-aid treatment. 



DISTINGUISHED SERVICE NEDALS 

McRAE. JAMES H., Major General, 78th Division. 

Awarded D. S. M. W. D.-G. O. No. 12, 1919. 
Major General James H. MeRae. United States Army. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. He commanded with great credit the Seventy-eighth Division in the 
Argonne-Meuse offensive and had an important part in that operation which forced the enemy to 
abandon Grandpre. In this and other campaigns his personal influence on the result obtained 
showed a rich quality of military leadership. 

STANBERRY, SANFORD B., Brigadier General, 155th Infantry Brigade 
Awarded D. S. M. W. D.-G. O. No. 89, 1919. 
Sanford B. Stanberry, brigadier general, Infantry, United States Army. For exceptionally 
meritorious and distinguished services. Having taken command of the 155th Infantry Brigade 
prior to the attack of November 1, he proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. With 
the tactical situation thoroughly in hand, by his zeal and good judgment he contributed to the 
brilliant results attained during the severe fighting in the advance toward Sedan in the final phase 
of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 



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MORGAN, JOHN M., Colonel, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. M. W. D.-G. O. No. 89, 1919. 

John M. Morgan, colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For exceptionally meritorious and 
distinguished services. As commanding officer of the 309th Infantry during the last two months 
of hostilities he displayed marked qualities of leadership and unflagging energy. By the skillful 
manner in which he conducted his regiment during the advance through the Bois de Loges in the 
first part of November he contributed materially to the successes of his division in its operations 
in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. 

BABCOCK, WALTER C, Colonel, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. M. W. D.-G. O. No. 87, 1919. 

Walter C. Babcock colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For exceptionally meritorious 
and distinguished services. In command of the 310th Infantry he displayed marked ability alike 
in its organiztion and training and iu the field. In offensive operations against the enemy he led 
his command with exceptional judgment and tactical ability, showing himself always possessed 
of a full grasp of the situation and its needs, and keeping his higher commanders at all times in- 
formed of the conditions as he learned them by personal reconnaissance. He was untiring in 
energy and devotion to the important tasks assigned him, acting unhesitatingly and successfully 
in times of emergency. 

FOREIGN DECORATIONS 

ADAMS, JAMES S., Private 1st Class. 310th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 

"A soldier of an admirable courage while under violent machine gun fire did not hesitate, 
though being on open ground, to give first aid to a wounded officer and bring him back to shelter." 

ALDRIDGE, JOSEPH S., Jr., 2114730, Private, Co. B, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 

"Soldier of an admirable courage. From September 24th to 26th, 1918, carried rapidly and 
under a violent barrage fire messages between his company and Staff of the battalion. He also 
took the place of a wounded stretcher-bearer and accomplished this service under a heavy bom- 
bardment." 

BUDD, ARTHUR D., Lieutenant Colonel, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded Italian Commander of the Crown of Italy. 

Awarded Italian War Cross. (No citation for either). 

Awarded Greek Military Medal (3rd class). 

Awarded Greek War Cross (no citation). 

Awarded Montenegrin Order of Danilo I (no citation). 

Awarded Roumanian Order of the Crown (Commander) (no citation). 

Awarded Serbian Order of the White Eagle (Commander) (no citation). 

Awarded Panamaian La Solidaridad (no citation). 

Awarded French Legion of Honor (Chevalier). 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Palm. 

French citation as follows: 

"His regiment being subject to a very violent bombardment on a newly conquered position, 
he went in person from one end of the position to the other for the purpose of re-establishing order 
in his unit and taking all measures with a view to warding off an enemy counter attack." 



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BURNS, HAROLD \V.. Second Lieutenant, 308th Artillery. 

Awarded French Legion <>f Honor and French Croix de Guerre with two Palms- 
"During the morning of October 23, 1!)1S, he displayed devotion and energy during the offen- 
sive operations in the l!"is Bossois, near Brabant-sur-Meuse. On exposed terrain, he went from 
gun to gun of his section in order to encourage his men under direct machine gun fire and fire of 
German 77s. Was gassed, hut refused to he taken to the rear, retained the command of his 
platoon until the action was completed. Helped to care for the wounded and after that was 
carried to tin' rear." 

( WIPBELL, ALEXANDER, Sergeant, Co. I, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gii.t Star. 
"Non-commissioned officer endowed of most extraordinary courage. Severely wounded in 
an observation post together with 2 other soldiers. Transported them to a dugout and rejoined, 
under barrage fire, his company and asked that stretcher-hearers be sent to get his comrades.'" 

CASTLEMAN, LAWRENCE A., 2940920, Private, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded French Croix de Gtjerre with Gilt Star. 
"A soldier very courageous. The rest of his company having been obliged to evacuate the 
position, he remained at his post and by his precise fire stopped the enemy advance, contributing 
to the recapturing of the abandoned position." 

CONKLIN, MATTHEW E., Second Lieutenant. 310th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with (Jilt Star. 
"An officer of remarkable courage. Was wounded while he led his company forward and 
refused to be evacuated before a good position for his unit was found." 

CONOVER, HOWARD R., Private, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Very courageous soldier. In action near Grandpre, France, October 20, 1918, although 
painfully wounded in the hand, he went to the assistance of a wounded comrade who was lying 
helpless in an exposed position. He carried him from the front, a distance of 400 yards, on his 
hack, and when forced to relinquish his burden because of exhaustion, he informed and led stretcher- 
hearers, thus saving the life of his comrade." 

DE ROGATIS. ELBERT, Private, Co. M, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded French Medaili.e Mii.itaire and Freni ii Crois de Guerre with Palm. 
"He particularly distinguished himself in battle. When his company was held back by a 
heavy machine gun fire, of his own accord he made his way to a place behind an enemy machine 
gun position, killing one German and capturing 7 others as well as '1 machine guns." 

DELOTO, PETER, Sergeant, Co. K, 811th Infantry. 

Awarded French Medaille Militaire and French Croix de Gtjerre with Palm. 

"Non-commissioned officer of remarkable courage. During the attack he took 8 prisoners 

unaided, and then he contributed in tin' capture of 10 others Seeing his company held in check 

by machine-gun fire, he weut out alone and captured the gun He was wounded in the leg during 

this battle." 

DUFFY. FRANCIS A., Private (2414057) 310th Infantry. 

Awarded French Crotx de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A soldier of great devotion, he remained in the first lines under a violent artillery fire, giving 
first aid to 40 wounded. During the advance of his company, he marched immediately behind 
the first wave." 



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FOGG, PRESTON D., Lieutenant, Co. E, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"An officer of splendid gallantry, commanding his company at the attack of Champigneulle, on 
October 16, 1918, although himself wounded, he carried another wounded officer to shelter." 

FAHEY, JOSEPH H., Sergeant, 311th Infantry, Co. B. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A non-commissioned officer of great courage, he made three attempts to silence a number of 
machine guns which were impeding the advance of his section. Wounded during the action." 

FAZLER, ROBERT, 1751332, Private, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A very courageous soldier. After having carried a message to the headquarters of his bat- 
talion, passing through the principal street of Grandpre, strongly bombarded, he went to the aid 
of a comrade under enemy fire, and without thought of danger gave him first aid and carried him 
to a safer place." 

GALLAGHER, CORNELIUS E., Sergeant, No. 2411781, 309th Machine Gun Battalion, Co. C. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Very courageous non-commissioned officer, though being wounded in the shoulder stayed at 
his post for six hours, encouraging the soldiers of his section to drive back the counter-attack. 
Left the lines only under direct orders." 

GUMBS, ESRIC C, 2450352, Private, Co. E, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A soldier of splendid courage, as battalion runner, by his courage, he aided in the advance 
of his battalion, not hesitating to cross rapidly through cannon and machine-gun fire in order to 
carry messages from one company to the other." 

HARGRAVE, THOMAS J., Captain, Co. C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Stab. 
"Most courageous officer. On October 26th, in spite of a violent artillery fire and machine 
gun fire, came back from a reconnaissance with valuable information which enabled him to counter- 
attack with success." 

HUFF, CHESTER RAY, Private, Medical Detachment, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Soldier of an admirable courage, did not hesitate to search over distance of 400 meter under 
a heavy fire for the purpose of finding and bringing back a wounded soldier." 

HULTZEN, LEE S., First Lieutenant, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded French Legion of Honor (Chevalier) and French Croix de Guerre 
with Palm. 
"A courageous officer. September 26, 1918, after attaining his objective with a unit composed 
of about 15 men, he held it with 3 machine guns; he also, without help, cleared a machine gun 
nest and attacked a group of 12 enemies." 

IRONS, BENJAMIN G., Corporal, 311th Infantry, Medical Corps. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"On September 26, 1918, while administering first aid to a wounded soldier in company with 
another soldier, he and his comrades were taken prisoners by the enemy. While they were being 
led to the rear, he succeeded in freeing himself together with his two comrades and in returning 
to our lines brought back two prisoners." 



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JILLSON, HOWARD D., Private, Co. F, 309th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A soldier of splendid courage. As liaison agent of the battalion, although ill, he carried 
messages under an intense artillery fire." 

McDONALD, GEORGK C, 1762843, Corporal, Sllth Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Very courageous soldier, On November 1, 1918, being pait of a detachment instructed to 
find the larger portion of his company Corporal McDonald voluntarily penetrated into dense woods 
filled with machine guns. The knowledge obtained permitted the lost detachment to find its 
company. Throughout this action. Corporal McDonald held himself always ready as runner 
to assure the most perilous liaisons." 

McGUIRE, JAMES, 1750405, Sergeant, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A very courageous non-commissioned officer. Without thought of danger he went to the 
rescue of a severely wounded comrade lying in front of the lines. He carried him to the dressing 
station, passing and re-passing a place swept by bombardments and direct enemy machine gun 
fire." 

McRAE, JAMES HENRY, Major General, Commanding 78th Division. 
Awarded British Order of toe Bath (Companion). 
"In recognition of meritorious services rendered the Allied cause." 

Awarded French Legion of Honor (Commandeuh) and French Croix de Guerre 
with Palm. 
"Commanding Officer of the 78th Division, which in the course of the Argonne-Meuse offen- 
sive participated brilliantly in the operations which forced the enemy to abandon Grandpre, thanks 
to the energy and ability of its commander." 

Awarded Panamaiam La Solidaridad (2nd Class) (no citation). 

MERRITT, HARRY P., Sergeant, 1752148, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A very courageous non-commissioned officer. After having established an observation post 
in broad daylight and under severe bombardment he volunteered to carry rations to the post. 
Knocked down by a shell, he recovered himself and succeeded in reaching all those who could not 
leave their post, despite machine-gun fire and enemy bombardment." 

MILLS, EMERY W., Second Lieuteant, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"An officer of admirable courage. In command of a section, he attacked an enemy machine 
gun nest, and advancing alone, captured two machine guns. During the consolidation of the 
line he went along the entire line under violent firing, encouraging his men and setting them an 
example of the greatest coolness." 

MANZI, NICHOLAS, Private, 2414276, Medical Detachment, 309th Infantry. 
Awarded Italian War Cross. (No citation). 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Soldier of an admirable courage, during a bombardment went 40 meters forward of our first 
entrenchments to give first aid to three wounded soldiers and to help them to get under shelter. 



216 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

O'CONNOR, HARRY GROVER, 2414680, Sergeant, Headquarters Detachment (Personnel Office). 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A very courageous non-commissioned officer. He voluntarily assured the liaison between 
the Division and P. C. of a regiment on the line. While performing his duty he was seriously 
wounded by a shell which struck two of his comrades. He gave them water, rendered first aid 
and sent a soldier for the stretcher bearers. After having been dressed he gave account of his 
mission." 

SCHROTH, RAYMOND A.. 1746136, 1st Sergeant, Co. E, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"A non-commissioned officer of great courage. His section being designated to take a nest 
of machine guns captured six Germans. On account of reinforcements by the enemy they were 
obliged to retire. All of his men having been put out of combat, he continued the fire alone, 
completing well, his mission. " 

SEMPLE, FRANK J., Private, 2941349, Co. I, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded French Medaille Militaire and French Croix de Guerre with Palm. 
"He particularly distinguished himself by his bravery during the course of a combat. He 
volunteered of his own accord to carry an important message, in spite of a violent machine gun 
barrage, to a detachment situated at the extreme flank, after two liaison agents who had en- 
deavored to carry the same message and had been killed. He accomplished his mission with suc- 
cess." 

SPATARO DOMINICA, Private, 1736380, Co. K, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Soldier of an admirable courage, destroyed with hand grenades a nest of machine guns, and 
captured 4 prisoners. Served voluntarily as stretcher-bearer during 26 hours until he was severely 
wounded." 

SCHMIDT, FERDINAND A., Corporal, Co. B, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded French Medaille Militaire and French Croix de Guerre with Palm. 
"Particularly distinguished himself by his bravery in battle. When the advance of his com- 
pany was checked by an intense machine-gun fire, he crawled under a barrage of hand grenades 
and held 9 soldiers of the enemy in a shelter at the point of his bayonet until reinforcements arrived. 
Before doing this brilliant feat of arms, he was slightly wounded." 

WEBER, JOHN F., Lieutenant, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded French Croix de Guerre wiTn Gilt Star. 
"A very courageous officer. On September 29, and the days following, he remained at his 
post under a violent artillery and machine gun fire, caring for and evacuating the wounded. On 
October 15, 1918, he established a temporary dressing station and, although seriously wounded 
by gas, he continued to care for the wounded. On October 25, 1918, he left his battalion and 
went to Grandpre to establish a dressing station, where he worked in spite of the violent bom- 
barding of the city." 

WHITEHEAD, LEWIS E., 1764979, Corporal (now Sergeant), Machine Gun Company, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded French Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star. 
"Corporal of great courage. The chief of his section having been wounded, he took command 
of the section and succeeded in attaining the objective under a violent fire of artillery and machine 
guns." 



Winners of Decorations -.'1? 

MKRRITT, HARRY P., Sergeant, Co. I. S12th Infantry. 

Aw vuiiKii 1). S. C. W !).-(.. o. No. H. 1919. 
flurry P. Merrill, sergeant, Company I. 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, November I. Wis. After having established an observation 
post without aid in broad daylight and under perilous shell lire of the enemy be volunteered and 
carried rations to the post under cover of darkness. Though knocked down by shell concussion. 
lie reached every man who was unable to leave bis post, and his entire exploit was carried out 
under most harassing machine-gun and artillery fire. 

MILLS, EDWIN S., Private, Co. D, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. Ui. 1919. 
Edwin S. Mills, private. Company I). 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France, October -2.'i. 191S. While acting as a runner, he volunteered and carried 
messages through several heavy barrages and under direct enemy fire, always accomplishing his 
mission. 

MILLS. EMERY W., Second Lieutenant. Co. K, Sllth Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 37, 1919. 
Emery W. Mills, second lieutenant, :il 1th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Grandpre, France, October S25, 191S. Lieutenant Mills asked permission to lead a platoon against 
strong enemy machine-gun nests which wen' blocking the advance of the battalion. He not only 
led his platoon in a daring and extraordinary successful attack, but personally advanced ahead 
of his platoon and captured two machine guns. During the consolidation of the line he fearlessly 
walked up and down the line under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, establishing strong 
points aud encouraging his men. 

MIX, RALPH B., Private, Co. F. 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Ralph II. Mix, private, Company F, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action at 
Orandpre, October 17, 1918. While carrying a message through heavy shell and machine-gun 
tire to an advanced platoon, he found two wounded men, whose injuries he dressed. Upon returning 
from his mission, he asked for and received permission to take food to the wounded men. He 
subsequently made two trips through intense fire, carrying them back to shelter. 

MOSKOWITZ, HERMAN. Private. Co. C, S12th Infantry. 
Aw uu)Ki) D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 133, 1919. 
Herman Moskowitz (Army serial No. 241 1791 I, private, lir-t class. Company C, 312th Infantry, 
78th Division. For extraordinary hcrosim in action near Talma Hill, France. October 17-21, 
1918. As a runner he displayed exceptional courage and devction to duty in frequently volun- 
teering and carrying messages through dangerous zones in addition to his regular duties. Though 
lame as the result of an accident, lie carried a number of messages through a heavy barrage until 
he was severely wounded by a bursting shell. Residl nee: 336 Pennington Avenue, Passaic. N. J. 

O'CONNOR, HARRY GROVER, Sergeant, Headquarters Detachment. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. :S7, 1919. 
Harry Grover O'Connor, sergeant. Headquarters Detachment, 78th Division. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin, France, October 1.5, 1918. He volunteered and went 
from his division headquarters to one of the regiments in line to obtain much, needed information 
and to arrange for liaison. He covered the distance "f t: kilometers through shell lire three times 
before the unit was found, and, while returning with the information, was seriously wounded by a 
shell, which mortally wounded two companions. Ih' gave water and first aid to the two men and 
dragged himself down the road until he met a soldier, whom he sent for an ambulance. After 
reaching the hospital and having his wounds dressed, he left the hospital without the knowledge 
of the attendants and delivered the information to his division headquarters in person. 



218 History of the Seventy-eighth Division 

OGLE, JR., EDWARD W., Private, Co. H, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 
Edward W. Ogle, Jr., private. Company H, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 18, 1918. Acting upon his own initiative, Private Ogle, on 
three different occasions, risked his life by going in front of his lines and assisting the wounded 
comrades to a place of safety. 

OROURKE, JAMES H., Private, Co. D, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 26, 1919. 
James II. O'Rourle, private. Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 26, 1918. After being twice wounded he captured 
two prisoners and took them to the battalion headquarters. 

PIAZZA. JOHN L., Sergeant, Co. 3, 312th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. No. 35, 1919. 
John L. Piazza, sergeant, Company C, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Talma Farm, France, October 17th 1918. During the operations of October 17 he went through 
a heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to carry a wounded private of his platoon from an exposed 
position to a place of safety. A short time after he carried a wounded officer of his company across 
an open space of 80 yards and a stream, subjected to machine-gun and sniper's fire, to a place where 
he could be removed by stretcher bearers. 

PIAZZANI, JULIUS A., Corporal, Co. F. 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
Julius A. Piazzani, corporal, Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Bois des Loges, France, October 19, 1918. When machine-gun fire had held up the 
advance of his company, and all had entrenched themselves in places of safety, Corporal Piazzani 
noticed a wounded man about 250 yards in front of the line. Voluntarily and without hesitation 
he went to the side of the wounded man and rendered first aid. Upon his return he advised the 
stretcher-bearers, enabling them to safely bring this man in. thereby saving his life. 

QUIRI, ROBERT, Sergeant, Co. F, 310th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Robert Quiri, sergeant. Company F, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Thiaucourt, France, September 18, 1918. Leading a patrol under heavy fire, he was able to 
protect an unprotected portion of his line until the next unit could take it over. He was at all 
times an inspiration to his men, continually exposing himself to danger, while assuring their safety 
and comfort. After having his legs blown off and receiving other wounds, he gave all necessary 
information to his successor before allowing himself to be carried away. He died soon after reach- 
ing the dressing station. 

RAINES, LESTER, Private, Co. C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

Lester Raines, private. Company C, 309th Machine Gun Battalion. For extraordinary 

heroism in action near Grandpr , France, October 29, to November 2, 1918. During the five days 

of operations he worked without hesitation carrying messages through constant shell fire and 

acting as guide for ration parties, his information at all times proving most valuable and accurate. 

RESSEGUIE, HAROLD D., Captain, 311th Infantry. 

W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. Awarded D. S. C. 
Harold D. Resseguie, captain. 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Grandpre, France, November 1, 1918. Although his wrist was shattered and he was suffering from 



Winners of Decorations 219 

severe machine-gun wounds, he continued to direct operations for several hours, refusing to be 
evacuated until all the other wounded had received attention. After reaching the dressing station, 
although suffering intense pain, he gave full tactical information to his successor. 

ROBBINS, CHARLES A.. 1st Sergeant. Co. D, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. 0. No. 37, 1919. 
Charles A. Robbins, lirat sergeant, Company D, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism 
in action near Bois de Grande Fontaine, France, September 26, 1918. Although severely wounded, 
he continued to advance with the company until the objective was reached, and then returned to 
the rear only when ordered to do so by his commanding officer. He then assisted in the removal 
of the wounded to a dressing station. 

ROBERGE, JOSEPH H., Private, Headquarters Company, 309th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
Joseph H. Roherge, private. Headquarters Company. 309th Infantry. For extraordinary 
heroism in action near St. Juvin, F>ance, October 18, 1918. He displayed remarkable courage in 
laying and repairing a telephone line under such intense artillery and machine-gun fire that the 
line was ultimately abandoned. He was later killed in action. 

ROCKWOOD. RICHARD B., Second Lieutenant, 310th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 74, 1919. 

Richard B. Rockwood, second lieutenant, 310th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Thiaucourt, France, September 26, 1918. Intrusted with an important message from the 
brigade commander to an infantry unit, he fearlessly crossed a shell-swept area, delivered the 
message, and, while returning with reply, was mortally wounded by a shell fragment. With great 
effort, notwithstanding his wound, he delivered the reply to the message and fell unconscious, 
dying shortly after. Next of kin. Mrs. W. F,. Rockwood (mother), VVurtsboro, N. Y. 

ROSENBERGER, GEORGE V., Private 1st Class, Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. 
Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 44, 1919. 
George V. Rosenberger, private first class, Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry. For extra- 
ordinary heroism in action near Vicville-en-Haye, France, September 25-26, 1918. Private Rosen- 
berger, with another soldier, had advanced to an exposed position, and then were administering 
first aid to a wounded man, when suddenly surrounded and captured by a party of the enemy. 
While being taken toward the German lines, Private Rosenberger and his companion attacked their 
captors and succeeded in freeing themselves, at the same time capturing two Germans, whom 
they brought to battalion headquarters, together with the wounded man. 

ROWLEY, JOSEPH C, Sergeant, Co. H, 311th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Joseph C. Rowley, sergeant, Company M, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October 25, 1918. Assisting his company commander in organizing 
positions and liaison, he showed great bravery and devotion to duty. Although wounded in the 
first combat with the enemy, he continued with his work, declining to be evacuated. While pat roll- 
ling between outposts he was killed. 

RISCHMANN, EDWARD. Private, 312th Infantry. 

Awarded D. S. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 37, 1919. 
Edward Rischmann, private. Company I, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action 
near Grandpre, France. October 23, 1918. He was a member of an assaulting party which stormed 
and captured the citadel at Grandpre. He scaled the wall and alone entered a dugout, from which 
he captured 45 Germans, guarding them until assistance arrived. 




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SANTARSIERO, GUISEPPE, Private. Co. M, 311th Infantry. 

A»i i.li s. C. W. D.-G. O. No. 35, 1919. 

(hiiscpp, SunlarxiiTo, private, Company M, lilltli Infantry. For extraordinary licroism in 
action near Grandpre, France, October '20, 1918. lie rushed ahead of his compnny, single-handed, 
flanked a machine-gun nest, which was causing losses to his company, killing the gunners 



HONOR ROLL 



OFFICERS 



Key — K, Killed in Action; W, Died'of wounds; A.D., Death by Accident; D, Disease. 



Name. 
Bachman, John A. 
Beale, Walker B. 
Bull, Clarence J. 
Bosey, C. B. 
Collins, Orlando B., Jr. 
Connolly, Daniel M. 
Dedereb, Elsworth 
Dimick, Karl E. 
Donohde, Walter E. 
Doolittle, Gilbert 
Dudenhoefer, Joseph E. 
Gibbons, Edward 
Gibbs, Harold A. 
Groesbeck, Herbert, Jr. 
Hagar, Luther A. 
Hughes, Clifford E. 
Jones, Walter S. 
Kearney, Paul T. 
King, Emil 
Knapp, James C. 
Kreamer, Wilbur C. 
Kummer, Harry H. 
Lahey, William S. 
Markwick, Robert W. 
Newell, James McC. 
O'Brien, Donat G. 
O'Connor, Edward F. 
Phelps, John C. 
Platt, Lawrence H. 

RlHELDAFFER, WlLLIAM A. 

Rockwood, Richard H. 
Ross, Harold G. 
Schuyler, Ray A. 
Scruggs, S. J. 
Sherwood, Robert A. 
Vail, Herrman H. 
White, W. March. 



Rank. 


Organization. 


Date of Death Key, 


2nd Lt. 


A-308th M. G. Bn. 


10/26/18 


K. 


Capt. 


I-310th Infantry 


9/18/18 


W. 


1st Lt. 


H— 309th Infantry 


10/17/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


Div. Hq. 


11/ 1/18 


K 


1st Lt. 


L— 309th Infantry 


10/16/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


A-312th Infantry 


10/18/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


E-311th Infantry 


10/27/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


F-309th Infantry 


9/18/18 (?) 


W. 


Capt. 


K-310th Infantry 


11/ 1/18 (?) 


W. 


1st Lt. 


B- 303rd Engineers 


10/25/18 


K. 


Capt. 


MD-309th Infantry 


9/17/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


A-311th Infantry 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


B-311th Infantry 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


A-309th M. G. Bn. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Capt. 


3-303rd F. S. Bn. 


10/ 1/18 


D 


Capt. 


HQ-312th Infantry 


10/24/18 


W. 


1st Lt. 


G-312th Infantry 


9/26/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


M. G.- 31 1th Infantry 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


M. C.-310th F. H. 


9/12/18 


A. D 


1st Lt. 


D-312th Infantry 


10/24/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


Vet. Det., 307th F. A. 


2/26/19 


D. 


2nd Lt. 


M-309th Infantry 


10/16/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


B-311th Infantry 


10/31/18 


W. 


Capt. 


L-311th Infantry 


10/25/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


G-311th Infantry 


10/19/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


C-312th Infantry 


9/21/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


A-SlOth Infantry 


10/17/18 


K. 


Capt. 


A- 309th Infantry 


10/18/18 


K. 


Capt. 


E-309th Infantry 


9/17/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


HQ-155th Inf. Brig. 


10/21/18 


W. 


2nd Lt. 


HQ-310th Infantry 


9/28/18 


W. 


Capt. 


M. G.- 309th Infantry 


9/17/18 


K. 


1st Lt. 


B-311th Infantry 


9/28/18 


K. 


2nd Lt. 


C-310th Infantry 


10/21/18 


W. 


1st Lt. 


M. D.-310th Infantry 


9/17/18 


K. 


Capt. 


M-312th Infantry 


10/26/18 


K 


1st Lt. 


M. C.-312th Infantry 


11/ 3/18 


K. 



ENLISTED MEN 



Name 


Rank 


Organization 


Date of Death 


Key 


Alberts, Clarence J. 


P. 


MG-309th Inf. 


11/18/18 


W. 


Alvater, Clayton C. 


P. 


MG- " 


« 


9/23/18 


K. 


Amey, Earl B. 


P. 


E - " 


a 


9/18/18 


K. 


Anderson, Vern A. 


P.1C. 


C - " 


a 


9/30/18 


A.D. 


Apicella, Carmine 


P. 


F - " 


" 


9/18/18 


A.D. 


Appelen, Ernest 


P. 


B - " 


a 


10/19/18 


K. 


Arnold, Alfred L. 


1st Sgt. 


K - " 


a 


9/25/18 


K. 


Bagg, Burton D. 


P. 


A -309th Inf. 


10/10/18 


K. 


Bakas, Kostas 


P.1C. 


H - " 


a 


10/18/18 


K. 


Barry, Bernard B. 


p. 


E - " 


a 


10/17/18 


K. 


Bauer, Edwin H. 


Sgt. 


D - " 


u 


10/20/18 


K. 


Berman, Benjamin 


P.1C. 


D - " 


u 


10/ 4/18 


W. 


Binder, Edward 


p. 


L - " 


u 


10/16/18 


K. 


Blase, Louis 


B.S.M. 


HQ- " 


" 


9/17/18 


K. 


Bombard, Leander A. 


p. 


B - " 


u 


10/20/18 


K. 


Bonadies. Nick 


p. 


L - " 


u 


10/17/18 


W. 



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223 



Same. 


Rank. 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


Bousquet, Alfred H. 


P. 


MG- SOOth Inf. 


0/17/18 


K 


Breen, Fred J. 


P. 


M - 


" 


" 


10/16/18 


K 


Brennan, Thomas 


P. 


H 


" 


" 


0/26/18 


K 


Brennan, William F. 


P. 


L 


« 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Brewer, Clinton D. 


P. 


G 


" 


It 


0/17/18 


K. 


Brink, Frank H. 


P.lC. 


M 


" 


" 


0/17/18 


K. 


Briody, Cornelius J. 


P. 


I 


u 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Brodekuk, John J. 


P. 


L 


U 


tt 


10/16/18 


K. 


Bhophy, Richard V. 


Cpl. 


MG- 


u 


u 


0/23/18 


K. 


Brown, Walter 


P. 


I 


" 


It 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Bui nell, Alba F. 


P. 


B 


" 


tt 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Bruno, Concezio 


Cpl. 


M - 


" 


u 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Bua, Nicola 


p. 


M - 


u 


u 


10/16/18 


K 


Buchner, Andrew V 


p. 


L 


a 


u 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Buhdick, Glen L. 


Sgt. 


M 


" 


u 


10/16/18 


W. 


Hi 11 eh, John A. 


p. 


M - 


" 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Cadmus, Theodore 


P.lC. 


I -SOOth Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Caouette, George 


p. 


G 


" 


a 


10/20/18 


K 


Caporusso, Luigi 


p. 


H 


" 


u 


10/17/18 


W. 


Carpenter, Samuel A. 


Cpl. 


E 


Ii 


u 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Carr, Frank P. 


p. 


E 


" 


u 


10/ 2/18 


K. 


( AURA, JoHN 


P.lC. 


C 


" 


" 


10/ 3/18 


W 


Carriera, Ralph 


p. 


E 


a 


" 


10/17/18 


w. 


Carter, Austin P. 


p. 


HQ- 


tt 


a 


0/17/18 


K. 


Catane, Marc 


p. 


L 


u 


it 


10/16/18 


K. 


Cayton, Leo 


p. 


L 


" 


tt 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


( erino, William V. 


Cpl. 


H 


u 


u 


11/ 3/18 


K 


< ii tNDLER, Joel L. 


p. 


L 


" 


" 


10/16/18 


K 


Chialias, Louis 


p. 


L 


" 


u 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Cisseo, Joseph 


p. 


I 


it 


It 


10/16/18 


K. 


Claessens, Charles 


P.lC 


B 


It 


" 


10/18/18 


W. 


Clancy, Howard 


Cpl. 


C 


" 


it 


10/10/18 


w 


Clay, Arthur R. 


Sgt. 


L 


H 


" 


10/16/18 


K 


Cline, Raymond 


P.lC. 


E - 


" 


(I 


0/18/18 


K 


Clynes, John J. 


P.lC. 


I 


tt 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Coda, Oreste 


p. 


I 


" 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Collins. John I. 


P.lC. 


A 


" 


N 


10/20/18 


K 


Comas, Kostas 


p. 


A 


tt 


" 


11/ 1 IS 


W 


Comer, John- 


p. 


L 


a 


a 


0/27/18 


K. 


Condon, Timothy 


P.lC. 


M - 


u 


" 


10/16/18 


K 


Conley, David J. 


Cpl. 


HQ 


" 


" 


0/17/18 


K. 


Conners, Joseph 


Cpl. 


HQ 


It 


" 


0/17/18 


K. 


Connolly, Patrick A. 


p. 


D 


u 


It 


10/10/18 


K. 


Connors, Timothy K. 


p. 


C 


" 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Copperstein, Harry 


p. 


C 


•• 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Coscio, Lodovoco 


p. 


1 


" 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Costanzi, Angelo 


BgltT 


K 


It 


" 


10/ 4 18 


K. 


Coughlin, Edward A. 


p. 


L 


" 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Cowell, William 


p. 


HQ- 


" 


It 


0/17/18 


K. 


Crosby, John J. 


p. 


K - 


It 


It 


10/16/18 


K. 


Cuozzo, Guiseppe 


p. 


L 


" 


tt 


0/20/18 


K. 


Currie, Arthur W. 


p. 


I 


" 


u 


10/26/18 


K. 


Danielson, Daniel 


p. 


L -1 


J09th Ii 


10/16/18 


W. 


Dawson, George A. 


p. 


E 


" 


" 


0/18/18 


K. 


Dawson, John J. 


llr.Shr. 


HQ- 


" 


" 


10/ 4/18 


W. 


Derby, Samuel L. 


Cpl. 


E 


" 


u 


10/17/18 


K. 


D'Esposito, Aniello 


p. 


K 


" 


" 


0/18/18 


K. 


1)i Grjegario, Luigi 


IV 


A 


It 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Disimorne, Fiordinando 


P. 


It 


tt 


U 


10/10/18 


K. 


Dolan, Bernard L. 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


tt 


10/16/18 


K. 


Dolan, Hugh F. 


p. 


L 


tt 


.. 


10/16/18 


K 


Domemck, Louis 


Cpl. 


I 


It 


It 


10/16/18 


K. 


Donnelly, Stephen E. 


p 


(' 


.. 


It 


in 2/18 


K. 


Donokrio, Anthony N. 


p. 


I 


u 


It 


10 17/18 


K. 


Donzelli, Armando 


P.lC. 


M 


II 


.. 


in .v. is 


W 


Ducas, Bernard A. 


p. 


L 


It 


it 


11 1/18 


K 


Eastman, Wesley M. 


p 


M - 


It 


tt 


10/18/18 


K. 


Epstein. Morris 


p. 


E 


u 


it 


in Hi is 


K. 



224 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rank. 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


Fawcett, William D. 


P. 


E 


-309th Inf. 


9/23/18 


W. 


FlCKENSCHER. EDGAR E. 


Cpl. 


C 


_ it 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Flaherty, Frank L. 


P. 


K 


_ 11 


tt 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


Flanagan, Joseph P. 


P 


M 


_ (1 


" 


10/16/18 


K 


Flanders, Alfred S. 


P. 


D 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Freeman, Frank 


P. 


E 


- " 


ft 


10/17/18 


K. 


Freudenberg, Louis J. 


P. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Frey, Frank W. 


P. 


D 


- " 


tl 


8/22/18 


AD 


Front, Michael 


P. 


G 


- " 


u 


10/17/18 


K. 


Giele, Francis J. 


P. 


M 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Gilbridge, Patrick L. 


Sgt. 


K 


- " 


U 


10/16/18 


K. 


Gildea, Patrick J. 


p. 


K 


- " 


" 


9/28/18 


K. 


Gordon, Edward 


Sgt. 


K 


- " 


(1 


9/30/18 


W. 


Gossler, Henry 


p. 


K 


- " 


(1 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Goyer, Josaphat O. 


p. 


K 


- " 


u 


10/16/18 


K. 


Graves, Clifford T. 


p. 


I 


_ (i 


It 


10/26/18 


K. 


Gregoire, Arthur 


p. 


K 


- " 


It 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Hall, Arthuu W. 


p. 


L 


-309th L 


1/ 3/19 


S.W. 


Hand, Joseph P. 


Cpl. 


B 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


w. 


Harbolic, John J. 


p. 


C 


_ u 


tt 


10/19/18 


w. 


Harmeb, George 


p. 


M 


- " 


tt 


9/18/18 


w. 


Hassotis, Efthathios 


P.1C. 


G 


_ u 


it 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Hatt, Fay E. 


p. 


K 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Hawk, Jr., George W. 


P.1C. 


G 


- " 


" 


9/18/18 


K. 


Haynie, Lewis A. 


— 


HQ 


- " 


a 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Hebner, Jay D. 


p. 


MG 


_ a 


ti 


9/17/18 


K. 


Heil, William J. 


p. 


K 


__ a 


it 


10/16/18 


W. 


Heins, Herbert G. 


p. 


MG 


,- " 


a 


9/24/18 


W. 


Henighen, James B. 


Cpl. 


E 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Hens, Nobert F. 


Sgt. 


H 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Hill, Charles H. 


p. 


G 


- " 


ii 


7/24/18 


A.D 


Hobbs, Herbert J. 


Sgt. 


K 


_ ti 


tt 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


Hockwg, William J. 


p. 


I 


- " 


ti 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Hooper, Dob S. 


p. 


K 


_ it 


ii 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Horbacz, Bronislaw 


p. 


L 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Hotalen, Peter S. 


p. 


B 


- " 


tt 


10/20/18 


K. 


Houle, Napoleon 


P.1C. 


B 


- " 


u 


11/ 5/18 


K. 


Hummer, Frank 


p. 


I 


_ it 


u 


9/24/18 


W 


Jackacki, Edward 


p. 


I - 


309th Ir 


9/28/18 


K. 


Janes, Johazel 


p. 


B 


_ it 


tt 


10/20/18 


K. 


JOLLETT, EDMOND P. 


p. 


E 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Kane, Thomas J. 


p. 


I 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Karg, Howard M. 


Sgt. 


A 


_ U 


" 


11/ 5/18 


K. 


Kelash, Frank 


PIC. 


C 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


L. 


Kelly, Edward J. 


Sgt. 


L 


_ U 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kelsey, Ralph H. 


p. 


MG 




tt 


10/16/18 


K. 


King, Charles N. 


p. 


L 


_ a 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Klatzkin, Arthur A. 


p. 


M 


- " 


u 


9/16/18 


K. 


Klein, Charles J. 


p. 


M 


- " 


it 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kline, Harry L. 


p. 


HQ 


_ u 


u 


9/17/18 


K. 


Koslap. John G. 


p. 


M 


__ ti 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kuchenbiesser, William 


p. 


L 


__ tt 


ti 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kushnekti, Otto 


p. 


E 


_ U 


tt 


10/17/18 


K. 


L'Abbate, Vitantonio 


p 


I 


-309th Inf. 


9/28/18 


K. 


Lacklin, Jesse B. 


Sgt. 


E 


- a 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Lambert, Charles E. 


Sgt. 


E 


_ u 


It 


11/ 2/18 


W. 


Lanighan. Matthew S. 


Sgt. 


I 


__ u 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Lavalieh, William J. 


p. 


H 


- u 


II 


10/17/18 


K. 


Lear, Clarence E. 


p. 


B 


~ " 


It 


10/20/18 


K. 


Levers, Fhed J. 


p. 


E 


- " 


tt 


10/17/18 


K. 


LlTTELL, MAtlTIN W. 


Sgt. 


H 


- " 


M 


10/17/18 


K. 


Long, Gustav W. 


Sgt. 


K 


- " 


tt 


10/ 3/18 


K 


Looker, Horace R. 


p. 


MG 


i_ U 


11 


9/17/18 


K. 


Lucas, Edward A. 


p. 


F 


_ ti 


It 


9/26/18 


K. 


Luce, David V. 


p. 


E 


__ a 


II 


11/ 3/18 


W. 


Lundstrom, Charlie 


p. 


E 


_ it 


tt 


10/17/18 


K. 


Lynch, Joseph A. 


p. 


L 


_ it 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


McKinney, Ansel G. 


P.lC. 


F 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


McMeekan, Arthur W. 


p. 


G 


- " 


it 


9/18/18 


K. 



Honor Roll 



225 



Name. 


Rani. 


Organization. 


Dot, of Death. 


Key. 


Manmiller, Frank <■. 


Sgt. 


1) 


:SO!)tli Inf. 


Ill III IS 


K 


Marbton, Jesse H. 


P. 


L 


" 


" 


in :; is 


W. 


Marona, George 


P. 


E 


" 


" 


!l IS IS 


K. 


Martini, Antonio 


P. 


I 


" 


u 


Id Hi is 


K 


MazzocCA, Joseph 


P. 


M - 


" 


" 


in 16 is 


Is 


Melius, Peter M. 


P. 


MG 


" 


u 


III Hi IS 


\V. 


Meskill, Daniel J. 


P. 


Ml) 


" 


u 


'J ;:, IS 


K 


Metzgek, George H. 


Cpl. 


M 


" 


a 


III Hi is 


K. 


Miller, .Inns B. 


P.lC. 


I 


" 


" 


11 12 is 


W. 


Moberg, Charles H. 


Cpl. 


M 


" 


" 


11 IIS 


W 


Moeller, Benjamin 


p. 


G 


" 


u 


11 1 is 


K. 


Mokelke, Frank R. 


P.1C. 


MG- 


« 


" 


III Hi IS 


K. 


Movi'MINY, VALERE 


p. 


G 


" 


" 


111 Hi IS 


K. 


Morris, Raymond T. 


p. 


G 


" 


U 


'.1 IS IS 


K 


Morrison, George H. 


Cpl. 


E 


" 


" 


HI ^.' IS 


K 


Mot nt, Harry B. 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


" 


!l '21 is 


K 


Murray, John D. 


i'. 


E 


" 


a 


III -^ IS 


K 


Mi rhay. John T. 


p. 


I) 


•• 


a 


!l -,'S IS 


K 


Myers, Edward J. 


p. 


G 


" 


" 


II lis 


K. 


Nagy, Ali 


P.1C. 


i* 


109th 


Inf. 


11 1 is 


K 


Naudin, Charles 


p. 


I 


" 


" 


Hi 17 is 


K. 


Naiztto, Philip 


p. 


1! 


•• 


" 


111 in is 


K. 


Nelson, \rtiuh 


Sgt. 


G 


" 


" 


'.< 1? IS 


K. 


Nixon, George P. 


Cpl. 


G 


" 


a 


HI '.'!> IS 


K. 


Oaklet, John R. 


IMC. 


Ii 


809th Inf. 


HI HI IS 


K 


O'Neill, Robert 


Sgt. 


M 


" 


" 


III HI IS 


K. 


Orhaker. Kenneth K. 


P.1C. 


HQ 


" 


" 


111 19 IS 


K 


Osapio, Giovanni 


p. 


1. 


" 


" 


Hi Hi IS 


K 


Osbehg, GrsT. A. 


P.1C. 


1) 


" 


" 


II 1 IS 


Is 


Pancoast, Charles F., Jr. 


IMC. 


M 


lllllltli 


Inf. 


HI HI IS 


K 


Patalano, Vincent 


p. 


L 


" 


(i 


11 1 IS 


W. 


Patrick, Stephen 


Cpl, 


L 


•• 


u 


III Hi IS 


K. 


Pearson, Elmer \Y. 


IMC. 


L 


" 


" 


11 7 IS 


W. 


Pei.tz, Leo C. 


P n 


I 


n 


" 


HI Hi IS 


K 


Pehkotti. Annirale 


P. 


G 


" 


" 


III -W IS 


K. 


Peskin, William 


P.l.C 


E 


" 


" 


111 17 IS 


k 


Petroccaro, Angello 


P. 


L 


(( 


a 


!l -.'II is 


k 


Phillips, Walter J. 


Cpl. 


E 


" 


" 


11 -.'IS 


W. 


Pierce, Louis A. 


p. 


C 


" 


" 


111 IS IS 


W. 


PlERSON, Benjamin II. 


p. 


G 


" 


" 


III '.'II is 


K. 


PlHLMAN, Fred R. 


IMC. 


M 


.. 


" 


1(1 Hi is 


k 


Piper, Orrjn B 


P. 


G 


" 


" 


III 17 is 


k. 


I'lyi.eh. George E. 


Cpl. 


K 


" 


u 


11 1 IS 


W. 


Provost, Andrew J. 


Cpl. 


G 


" 


u 


11 (i is 


w. 


RaMAGNANO, John A. 


p. 


G 


309th Inf. 


111 IS IS 


w. 


Kasi'as, Merle W. 


Cpl. 


H 


" 


" 


11 1 IS 


w. 


Renehan, Michael G. 


P.1C. 


L 


" 


.. 


111 III Is 


k. 


Rentsih, George P. 


Cpl. 


F 


•• 


u 


11 1 IS 


K. 


Riedel, Chris. 


p l( 


\ 


.. 


U 


in 17 is 


k 


Roberge, Joseph H. 


p. 


HQ 


- " 


U 


10/2S is 


k. 


Rodgers, Cornelius J. 


1st Sgt. 


K 


u 


" 


111 :l IS 


k. 


Rodolfa, Antonio 


p. 


HQ 


a 


" 


in .il/lH 


k 


Rogers, John W. 


p. 


L 


u 


" 


HI Hi IS 


k 


Romas, Chrst A. 


p. 


F 


" 


" 


11 1 is 


k. 


Rooney, Alfred B. 


Cpl. 


1. 


" 


" 


Hi III IS 


k. 


3ai nders, John 


Cpl. 


D 


lilllltli Inf. 


111 'ill IS 


k 


ScaMANTZALIS, John 


IMC. 


I 


- " 


" 


II -.'7 is 


k 


Si ii m'fer. Charles S. 


p. 


Ml) 


.. 


" 


1(1 1(1 IS 


K. 


Si HELHORN, John 


p. 


Ml. 


'• 


" 


II 17 is 


k 


Schlagenhaft, James J. 


Cpl. 


I) 


" 


11 


11 1 IS 


K 


Schucker, William 


p. 


MG 


" 


" 


111 Hi is 


k 


Sebesta, James J. 


Cpl. 


C 


u 


" 


111 *(l IS 


U 


Seikert, Oswald 


IMC. 


F 


" 


" 


in Hi is 


k 


Senson, William J. 


P. 


1 


.. 


" 


1' .'.". is 


w. 


Sn w i.ik, John 


P. 


\ 


u 


u 


11 1 IS 


w. 


SHOBEN, Israel 


<pl 


D 


.. 


" 


1(1 -.'II Is 


k 


Shickwa, John 


p. 


I 


" 


" 


1(1 HI 18 


K 


Sikora, Joseph 


p. 


L 


li 


" 


1(1 111 is 


k. 



L 2£(i 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rank. 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


SlLBETOVITCH, TONY 


P. 


I 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Silverman, Samuel 


P. 


K 


- " 


(t 


10/16/18 


K. 


Simpianco, Antonio 


P.lC. 


E 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Sinclair, Gordon W. 


P.1C. 


G 


- " 


u 


10/20/18 


K. 


Slat, Auburn T. 


Cpl. 


MG 




u 


9/28/18 


W. 


Smith, Bruno T. 


p. 


1 


- " 


a 


11/ 1/18 


K 


Smith, Harry B. 


p. 


MG 


'_ " 


u 


9/17/17 


K. 


Smith, William Q. 


Cpl. 


K 


_ it 


u 


9/16/18 


K. 


Smolik, John 


Sgt. 


C 


- " 


u 


10/20/18 


K 


Sobota, Paul 


Mess Sgt. 


L 


- " 


u 


9/20/18 


K. 


SOMERVILLE, HOWARD D. 


Mech. 


E 


- " 


ft 


11/ 2/18 


W. 


Spaulding, Leonard T. 


P. 


E 


- " 


11 


10/17/18 


K. 


Spinner, Charles A. B. 


P. 


M 


- " 


11 


10/16/18 


K. 


Staebell, William J. 


Mech. 


M 


- " 


If 


10/17/18 


W. 


St. Hilaire, Emile. 


P. 


H 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Stokes. Alfred H., Jr. 


Sgt. 


L 


u 


If 


10/16/18 


K. 


Stone, John E. 


P.1C. 


E 


_ ft 


" 


10/ 4/18 


K. 


Sutter, Herman A. 


Cpl. 


F 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Swain, William H. 


P.lC. 


I 


_ ft 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Swanson, Oscar W. 


Sgt. 


MG 




" 


9/17/18 


K. 


Swenarton, Frank B. 


p. 


L 


_ ft 


ff 


10/16/18 


K 


Swenson, Peter 


p. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Swik, Franciszek 


p. 


I 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Szulczewski, Stanley 


p. 


M 


_ U 


It 


10/16/18 


K. 


Tangen, Ole A. 


P.lC. 


L 


-309th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Tanis, Jacob 


p. 


M 


_ U 


ff 


10/16/18 


K. 


Tauriello, William 


p. 


M 


11 


ff 


10/16/18 


K. 


Thompson, Albert C. 


PIC. 


D 


- " 


" 


10/19/19 


K. 


Thompson, Ch*rles 


p. 


C 


_ ft 


ff 


10/19/18 


K. 


Tice, Leva A. 


P.lC. 


G 


It 


ff 


9/17/18 


K. 


Tillman, Laverne L. 


Sgt. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Tomlinson, William W. 


Cpl. 


I 


_ U 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K 


Tribastone, Salvatore 


P. 


F 


_ u 


" 


9/26/18 


K. 


Trotta, Gestano 


p. 


H 


_ u 


11 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Ulozas, William 


p. 


E 


-309th Ie 


10/17/18 


K. 


Umikwe, William J. 


Sgt. 


G 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


W. 


Valley, Samuel 


p. 


L 


-309th Ie 


9/18/18 


K. 


Van Volkenburgh, Charles E. 


P.lC. 


D 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Vento, Dominico 


p 


M 


- " 


11 


10/16/18 


K. 


Voskuyl, George C. 


p 


L 


_ (i 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Wagner, Frederick W. 


Mech. 


M 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


W 


Wallace, John L. 


P. 


K 


_ u 


" 


10/ 3/18 


W. 


Walton, Raymond E. 


P 


K 


- " 


11 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Weese, Guy C. 


P 


A 


_ tt 


" 


10/10/18 


K. 


White, Walter D. 


P. 


B 


- " 


It 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Wieczenski, William 


P. 


1 


_ ft 


" 


9/24/18 


K 


Willis, Clarence A. 


P. 


A 


- " 


" 


9/25/18 


K. 


Wingert, George I. 


P. 


G 


- " 


" 


9/23/18 


K. 


Wohlken, Norman W. 


P.lC. 


C 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


W. 


Wojtyta, Wojciech 


Cpl. 


I 


- " 


ff 


9/25/18 


K. 


Wolf, Lawrence A. 


Cpl. 


L 


_ ff 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Wolter, George W. 


P.lC. 


G 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Worthington, Robinson M. 


P.lC. 


K 


- " 


" 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


Youngberg, Henry W. 


p. 


M 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K 


Ziehl, George 


1st Sgt. 


I 


-309th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Zuber, Joseph J. 


P.lC. 


A 


u 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Agresta. Raffaele 


P.lC. 


B 


-310th Ir 


9/27/18 


K. 


Albanese, Pasquale 


p. 


D 


- " 


" 


11/ 5/18 


W. 


Albertson, Carl 0. 


p. 


M 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Alger, Earl R. 


Cpl. 


B 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Allen, Carl W. 


Sgt. 


A 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Arena Francesco 


p. 


I 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K 


Aubin, Prank 


p. 


G 


_ « 


tt 


10/20/18 


K. 


Aurelius, James H. 


P.lC. 


M 


- " 


" 


9/17/18 


K. 


Bagalio, Rocco 


p. 


M 


-310th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


W 


Bailey, Martin J. 


P.lC. 


G 


_ a 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Balek. William 


p. 


L 


- " 


" 


10/29/18 


W. 


Ball, George R. 


p. 


G 


- " 


" 


9/20/18 


K. 


Barbarito, Anthony 


p. 


L 


- " 


K 


9/23/18 


W. 



Nairn 
Bassett, Ralph F. 
Bavia, Sai.vatore 
Baxter, Floyd L. 
Bechtold, Elmer G. 
Becker. Fred A. 
Bedard, Ovila 
Belvito, Giovanni 
Bergman, Abraham 
Bebkoff, Jacob 
Biondi, Thomas 
Bikes, Joseph 
Boettner, Walter H. 
Both, Emu, 
Bowman, Howard 
Briggs, Roy A. 
Bkightman, Robert L. 
Brophey, Henry E. 
Brown, Harry L. 
Brownlee, Joseph 
Bush, John J. 
Butler, Edward L. 
Byers, Roy F. 
Cadden, Joseph F. 
Campbell, Theodore H., Jr. 
Canosa , Antonio 
(appelletto. Nazzareno 
Carney ale, Tony 
Carsini, Henry 
Cayaliere, Carmine 
Cervoni, Gaetano 
Champion, Henry J. 
Chapin, Bert 

ClAVOLELLA, EmILIO 

Cifu, John 

ClVITELLA, YlNCENSO 

Clarke, James 
Cleary, JonN V. 
Cleiman, Jack 
Cogswell. Walter L. 
Cohen, Joseph L. 
Coiiendet, Louis C. 
Cole, Fred C. 
Conforti, Edward 
Cooke, Joseph J. 
Costa, Giuseppe 
( !outube, Israel 
Crandall, Elmer E. 
Crego, Fred J. 
Crisp, Arthur 
Crosley, Ernest W. 
Cross, Harley D. 
Crystal, Morris 

CURRAN, TnOMAS 

Dahm, John M. 
Dantuono, Lotgi 
DeCarlo, Antonio D. 
DeMatti, Nicholas 
DiAmko, Allessandro 
Dickson. John A. 
DiMichele, Ruggiero 
DiRaimo, John 
DiViesti. Pasquale 
Dixon, Arthur S. 
dobrowoi.ski, stanislaw 
Donato, James 
Dorw mid, Thomas 0. 
Doughty, Christopher 
Dowd, Charles A. 
Driscoll, Mort. 



Honor 


Hull 






Rank. 


Organization. 


Cpl. 


A SlOth Inf. 


P. 


1 


i. 


it 


Cpl. 


A 


" 


.t 


P. 


A 


" 


" 


Cpl. 


\ 


it 


ii 


Cpl. 


A 


" 


" 


p. 


1 


tt 


u 


I'. 


B 


" 


" 


p. 


K 


" 


" 


Cpl. 


I) 


I. 


" 


PIC 


I 


11 


" 


p. 


B 


" 


u 


p 


D 


it 


" 


P.1C. 


B 


" 


" 


Sgt. 


I 


" 


it 


p. 


M 


" 


it 


Mech. 


G 


It 


u 


P. 


M - 


tt 


u 


Cpl. 


M 


" 


" 


P.1C. 


F 


" 


" 


p 


M<; 


" 


" 


p. 


M 


" 


" 


P.1C. 


I -SlOth Inf. 


PIC. 


M 


" 


u 


P. 


L 


U 


" 


p. 


1 


" 


ii 


p. 


C 


" 


" 


P.1C. 


D 


tt 


" 


p. 


C 


It 


" 


p. 


I 


tl 


'• 


p. 


SI) 


" 


" 


p. 


1 


11 


" 


p. 


G 


11 


ii 


p. 


M 


" 


" 


p. 


HQ 


" 


" 


Cpl. 


D 


" 


" 


p. 


D 


" 


it 


p. 


B 


11 


ii 


p. 


D 


_ 


" 


p. 


B 


" 


" 


p. 


M<; 


1. 


" 


p. 


D 


" 


« 


p. 


I 


It 


.. 


PIC 


hq 


11 


ii 


p. 


HQ 


.. 


u 


p 


I 


.. 


" 


Cpl. 


K 


u 


.. 


Cpl. 


E 


" 


u 


p. 


C 


u 


,. 


P.lC. 


M - 


a 


" 


P.1C. 


A 


i. 


" 


p. 


B 


" 


" 


IMC 


G 


•' 


" 


P.1C. 


1) 


until 


Inf. 


p. 


M 


" 


" 


PIC. 


I. 


a 


ii 


PIC. 


K 


" 


" 


p. 


G 


" 


.. 


p. 


M(. 


it 


•• 


p 


B 


" 


■• 


p. 


H 


u 


i. 


p. 


C 


U 


it 


P.lC. 


F - 


11 


" 


IV 


C 


" 


ii 


P. 


(, 


" 


u 


P. 


1 - 


" 


u 


Cpl. 


L 


" 


« 


P.1C. 


M 


a 


u 


p. 


D 


u 


ti 



227 



/>./', of Death. 


Key. 


!l t!l IK 


K 


1(1 -.'!! Ill 


K. 


10 Jll IS 


K 


10/1K IS 


K 


!l -.'-.' IS 


K 


11 *:; is 


\\ 


10 i'.l IS 


K 


11/ I IS 


K 


9/1S is 


K 


1(1 •id IS 


K 


III II, IS 


K 


!l ii IS 


K. 


9/21 IS 


K 


9/17/18 


K 


10/16/18 


k 


9/21/18 


K 


10/20/18 


W. 


11/ 1/18 


w. 


II i\ is 


K 


10/20/18 


K 


II 1 is 


W. 


in i:. IS 


K 


iii u; is 


K 


10 *i is 


w. 


10 29 is 


K. 


!l i.' IS 


K 


10 21 is 


W. 


11 1 IS 


K. 


10 20 is 


K 


10 Hi/18 


K 


s 24/18 


K 


11/ S IS 


K. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


10 17/18 


K. 


10/27 IS 


W. 


9/18/18 


K 


10 20 IS 


K. 


10 20 IS 


K. 


10/ 2/18 


K. 


ii 80 is 


K 


11 10/18 


K 


II 1 IS 


K 


I) 17 is 


K 


!i 17 IS 


k. 


Hi 26 is 


K 


10 1!) IS 


K. 


11 1 IS 


K 


10/2208 


K 


II 20'18 


W. 


9/22/18 


K 


:i 26/18 


W. 


10/20/18 


K. 


9/20/18 


K 


10/20/18 


K 


10/17/18 


K 


II 16/18 


K 


II 20 is 


K 


II 111 is 


K. 


ii o is 


W. 


10 20 is 


K 


n 18/18 


K 


10 IS IS 


K 


10 20 is 


K 


Hi 17 is 


W. 


in 20 is 


K 


o 26 is 


\\. 


II is is 


K. 


II 22 is 


K. 


in 20 is 


K. 



228 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rank. 


Organizi 


ition. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


Duggan, John 


P.1C. 


A 


-310th Inf. 


10/22/18 


K. 


Dultz, Louis 


PIC. 


G 


- " 


" 


9/28/18 


W. 


Dunn, Ira C. 


P. 


L 


- " 


" 


10/15/18 


K. 


Earl, John V. 


P.1C. 


M 


-310th Inf 


9/30/18 


K. 


Efros, Sam 


p. 


I 


- " 


li- 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Fanello, Nicola 


p. 


E 


-SlOth Inf. 


9/17/18 


K. 


Farley, Henry W. 


Cpl. 


K 


- " 


ft 


10/16/18 


K. 


Fay, Philip J. 


PIC. 


A 


- " 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Ferrarese, John 


p. 


L 


- " 


" 


9/19/19 


K. 


Fessenden, Fay F. 


Cpl. 


M 


_ u 


u 


9/22/18 


K. 


Fitzgibbon, Michael 


Cpl. 


C 


- " 


" 


9/19/18 


K. 


Flanagan, John G. 


p. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Foley, John A. 


IMC 


L 


- " 


(1 


11/ 5/18 


W. 


Franchi, Eugene A. 


P. 


C 


- " 


" 


10/17/18 


W. 


Francis, Wesley 


P. 


HQ 


- " 


(( 


11/ 2/18 


K 


Frazzoli, Rocco 


P. 


A 


- " 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Fronczak, Frank 


P. 


M 


_ 11 


li 


10/17/18 


K. 


Germond, Alfred T. 


P. 


H 


-sioth : 


10/20/18 


K. 


GlQUERE, DONAT J. 


P.1C. 


M 


- " 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Giosi. Antonio 


p. 


I 


- " 


(( 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Goodman, Louis 


Cpl. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/19/18 


K. 


Gorczynski, John 


p. 


E 


11 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Grella, Angelo 


p. 


D 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 (?) 


W. 


Grover, Walter 


P.1C. 


L 


_ u 


a 


10/16/18 


K. 


Gryp, Andre 


p. 


C 


- " 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Gudinas. John 


p. 


L 


- " 


" 


10/15/18 


K. 


Gugleman, Frederick J. 


p. 


MG- 


u 


9/17/18 


K. 


Gurgel, William C. 


p. 


H 


_ u 


" 


9/28/18 


K. 


Hadley, Lloyd 


Sgt. 


D 


-310th Inf. 


9/30/18 


K. 


Haley, Michael J. 


p. 


E 


_ u 


" 


9/17/18 


K. 


Halladay, Henry F. 


Sgt. 


A 


u 


(1 


10/18/18 


K. 


Harrigan, Lawrence 


p. 


K 


- " 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Hartnett, William E. 


S R t. 


HQ 


__ 11 


" 


9/16/18 


K. 


Harz, John A. 


P. 


MG 


_ 11 


" 


9/22/18 


K. 


Hassanfratz, William, Jr. 


P.1C. 


M 


u 


" 


9/17/18 


K 


Helmuth, FFrederick P. 


Cpl. 


C 


__ li 


" 


9/22/18 


W. 


Herbert. William 


Cpl. 


H 


- " 


u 


11/ 3/18 


K. 


Hermanson, Herman I. 


p. 


M 


- " 


" 


10/22/18 


W. 


Hery, Edward C. 


p. 


M 


_ u 


11 


9/21/18 


K. 


Hill, Robert M. 


p. 


B 


- " 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Hinkley, Joseph 


p. 


L 


- " 


11 


9/27/18 


W. 


Hirshfeld Louis I. 


p. 


D 


- " 


ft 


9/21/18 


K. 


Hitchcock, Craig W. 


p. 


B 


_ u 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Hockey, Ralph W. 


P.lC. 


L 


- " 


11 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Hopkins, Harvey 


P. 


L 


- " 


" 


10/26/18 


K. 


Horswell, Raymond A. 


PIC. 


B 


- " 


11 


9/27/18 


K. 


Hourihan, John K. 


p. 


L 


- " 


11 


9/22/18 


K. 


Houston, Sheldon C. 


Cpl. 


H 


- " 


It 


11/ 3/18 


K. 


Humiston, Andrew E. 


Mech. 


I 


_ If 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Jagnow, William F. 


IMC. 


C 


-310th 


9/22/18 


K 


Johnson, David L. 


IMC 


B 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Johnson, Hilding G. 


IMC. 


I 


_ u 


" 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


Johnson, John E. 


P. 


L 


_ a 


" 


9/16/18 


K. 


Johnston, Harold F. 


P 


B 


_ a 


" 


9/18/18 


W. 


Kammerer, Otto 


P.1C. 


F - 


-310th Inf. 


9/18/18 


K. 


Kanka, Joseph 


P. 


K 


_ u 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Karkut, Emil 


P. 


K 


_ it 


11 


10/24/18 


K. 


Kaslowitz, Harry 


IMC. 


D 


- " 


" 


9/21/18 


K 


Kavanagh, Thomas J. 


Cpl. 


I 


- " 


11 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Keahns, Martin F. 


P.1C. 


F 


- " 


11 


9/18/18 


K. 


Keller, John 


Sgt. 


M 


- " 


11 


9/22/18 


K. 


Kellogg. Clark M. 


Bglr. 


K 


_ 11 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Kelly , Edward M. 


Cpl. 


HQ 


- " 


* 


9/21/18 


K. 


Kennedy. Joseph B. 


P. 


D 


_ u 


" 


10/20/18 


K. 


Klindt, Julius 


Sgt. 


1 


_ it 


" 


11 1/18 


K. 


Klippert, Ronald A. 


PIC. 


A 


- " 


11 


9/30/18 


K. 


Kloepping, Alfred J. 


p. 


A 


_ (1 


» 


9/25/18 


K. 


Kohlmetz, Burrell R. 


p. 


H 


- " 


11 


10/28/18 


W. 



Honor Roll 



^><) 



Nairn 


Rank. 


Organization. 


l>„i, of Death. 


Key. 


Khaki , John II 


Cpl. 


(• 


310th Inf 


Ki 19 is 


k. 


Khkhs, Ciiaki.es W. 


Mech. 


M 


- " 




ii :iii is 


K 


Khinskkv, Alex. 


P. 


A 


" 




III 1 IS 


K. 


km si:. Frank G. 


P. 


A 


_ « 




!l .':, IS 


K 


Ki enzel, Walter W. 


C,,l. 


K 






111 I.", IS 


K. 


1. iemmel, Mich iel 1'. 


IV 


A 


310th 


Inf. 


ii ■■!.-, is 


K 


LaForge, Thai) H. 


1" 


1 






ID 1(1 IS 


K. 


Landon, Richard G. 


Cpl. 


1 


" 




11 1 IS 


K. 


Lang, George 


p. 


K 


.. 




11 I is 


k 


Lariviere, Lttcien 


Bglr. 


I 


- " 




in ;:i is 


K. 


LaRoche, Wilfred 


P. 


I) 


it 




III is IS 


K 


Larson, Norman 


P. 


I 


_ ii 




10/111 is 


K. 


Lefebvre. Eugene T. 


1'. 


It 


ii 




III -ill/lK 


W. 


Lehnen, John H. 


P. 


HQ 


_ u 




II 111/ IS 


K. 


Leibold, Owen 


1'. 


L 


- " 




1(1 -.'II is 


K 


Leppeh, William 11., Jh. 


F. 


D 


_ ii 




III 20 is 


k 


Lepple, William C. 


P. 


I 


- " 




III 11) is 


K 


I.i sni it, Joseph 


P. 


D 


- " 




III '.'II IS 


k. 


l.i \ wdoske, Frank J. 


1'. 


G 


- " 




II -.'(1 is 


k. 


Lewis John 


P. 


F 


- " 


u 


11 1 is 


K. 


Livingston, John R. 


Cpl. 


L 


- " 


" 


10 I? IS 


K. 


Loeffler, JosEpn J. 


P.lC. 


k 


ti 


U 


'i 23 is 


K. 


I khoff, John H. 


P. 


M 


- " 


it 


10/26 is 


k 


Low, Clarence W. 


P.lC. 


M 


.. 


" 


9/2.'l IS 


W. 


Luber, Michael J. 


p. 


K 


- " 


it 


10/1(1 is 


k. 


Lundberg, Rudolph 


p. 


F 


_ « 


u 


II IS IS 


k 


Lynch, Thomas J. 


P.lC. 


H 


- " 


u 


II 1? IS 


k 


Lyons, Thomas 


p. 


II 


ti 


" 


Ml .'II IS 


k. 


Macecski, Joseph 


p. 


K 


-310th li 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


McCool, Patrick J. 


p. 


k 


- " 


a 


II 1 IS 


K. 


McGovEHN, James J. 


Cpl. 


I 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


k. 


McGi ike, Michael J. 


Cpl. 


M 


_ „ 


u 


9/2'.' is 


k 


McKenna, Edward J. 


P. 


F 


- " 


a 


II IS is 


K. 


Maggard, Henry 


l'. 


M 


ii 


a 


11 17/18 


k. 


Malatesta, Galtano 


P. 


D 


- " 


it 


9/21 is (?) 


W. 


Mariotte, Alfred R. 


s«i 


G 


- " 


u 


II 111 is (?) 


W. 


Mecchiarelli, Bernardo 


P.lC. 


A 


_ « 


tl 


in is is 


k. 


Megrdichian, Enovk 


P.lC. 


E 


- " 


a 


II '.»'.' IS 


K. 


Mkelotta, Nicola 


F. 


II 


_ ii 


u 


11 11 IS 


W 


Miller, Carl 0. 


Cpl. 


k 


- " 


it 


10 HI IS 


K. 


Mn. l. eh, Frederick S. 


Cpl. 


15 


- •• 


u 


11 .". IS 


W 


Mtnore, Joseph 


p. 


It 


_ ii 


u 


!i :;o is 


\v 


MOLANDRINO, Ll IG1 


P.lC. 


1 


- " 


U 


11 -2-.' IS 


k. 


MORIETTI, S.ANTI 


p. 


F 


- " 


.. 


10 20 is 


k. 


Moshier, George W. 


Cpl. 


L 


- " 


" 


11 26 is 


k 


Mote, Mn hael J. 


p. 


H 


- " 


« 


Hi 20 is 


k 


Miller, Michael 


I'M 


D 


- " 


a 


in 20 is 


k 


Mulligan, George A 


p. 


I. 


- " 


u 


l) 22 is 


k 


Merino, Andrea V. 


1' 


E 


_ ti 


.. 


11 1? IS 


K. 


Murphy, James H. 


F. 


I 


- " 


" 


10 16 is 


k 


Murphy, John 


P.lC. 


G 


- " 


" 


I) 1? IS 


k 


Xawrocky, Frank L. 


P.lC. 


1) 


-310th 


Inf. 


10 'ill is 


k. 


Niles. Granville S 


Cpl. 


C 


- " 


" 


11 1 is 


k 


Norton, Herbert B. 


Cpl 


I 


- " 


n 


11 1 is 


k 


\ i GENT, Francis O. 


Cpl. 


F 


__ ii 


" 


III 'ill is 


k. 


O'Connell, James W. 


p. 


M 


-310th 


Inf. 


10 17 is 


k 


Oil ATI. An'EI.LO F. 


P.lC. 


E 


_ U 


" 


II IS IS 


k. 


Padulo, Sa\ 1 RIO 


p. 


C 


310th Inf. 


1(1 -»0 is 


k 


Parcells, Fred P. 


p. 


m 


- " 


« 


11 1 IS 


\\ 


PendLEBURY, James IV 


F. 


M 


.. 


" 


11 i-i IS 


K 


Perone, Mh hael 


P. 


D 


- U 


a 


II 'il is - 


W 


Petrucci, Salvatore 


P 


I 


_ it 


.. 


'1 IS IS 


k 


Pohl, Reinhold E. 


P. 


G 


- " 


" 


in -ill/ 18 


k 


Puci i. Andrea 


P. 


B 


_ u 


a 


10 21/18 


k 


Quinn, Albert L. 


Cpl. 


Ml, ::iot 


i In/. 


10/ 3/18 


k 


QniRI, Robert 


Sgl 


F 


_ U 


" 


9/1S IS 


k 


Rabenstein, George H. 


Cpl 


D 


-310th Ir 


10/20/18 


k 


Ransom, Raymond R. 


p. 


A 


_ a 


" 


n 2i is 


k 



230 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rank. 


Organic 


aiion. 


Date 0/ Death. 


Key. 


Rappaport, Abraham 


Cpl. 


I 


-310th Inf 


10/16/18 


K. 


Reagan, Cornelius R. 


P.1C. 


K 


- ' 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Render, John H. 


P.1C. 


G 


_ 1 


ft 


9/20/18 


K. 


Richardson, Irving J. 


Sgt. 


C 


- ' 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Rieker, Charles L. 


P.lC 


A 


- ' 


" 


9/17/18 


K. 


Riley, Frank L. 


p. 


A 


_ 1 


ft 


9/17/18 


K. 


Riley, Ralph R. 


Sgt. 


I 


-310tl 


10/16/18 


K. 


Robertson, Albert C. 


p. 


D 


- ' 


" 


11/ 5/18 


W. 


Robinson, George J. 


p. 


B 


- ' 


ft 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Rogers, Leslie B. 


PIC. 


G 


- ' 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Rosell, Charles L. 


p. 


B 


_ 1 


it 


7/10/18 


AD 


Russo, Vincent 


p. 


B 


_ 11 « 


9/27/18 


K. 


Saniter, Fred W. 


Cpl. 


D 


-310th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Sarlo, William 


p. 


C 


- ' 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Schaller, Theodore L. 


p. 


E 


_ 


< ft 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Schmitzer, William A. 


p. 


H 


_ " " 


9/27/18 


K. 


Schroeder, George J. 


p. 


D 


- ' 


' " 


10/18/18 


K. 


Senft, Julius T. 


p. 


F 


_ 


1 « 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Shager, Theodore 


Cpl. 


F 


- 


' " 


10/20/18 


K 


Shanaberg, Charles E. 


p. 


G 


- 


< a 


9/28/18 


K. 


Shapiro, Herman A. 


P.1C. 


K 


- 


t 11 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Shapiro, Max. 


p. 


I 


- 


1 11 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Shine, Alfred J. 


P.1C. 


E 


_ 


< ft 


10/22/18 


K. 


Sicilia, Louis 


p. 


D 


- 


1 » 


10/20/18 


K. 


Sickenberger, Frank 


p.ie. 


L 


- 


' " 


11/ 4/18 


W. 


Siegelbaum, Hyman 


p. 


A 


- 


' " 


9/30/18 


K. 


Simmons, Albert J. 


p. 


D 


_ 


i it 


10/20/18 


K. 


Simonovitz, Alexander 


P.1C. 


K 


- 


* 1, 


10/16/18 


K. 


Siner, Earl R. 


P.lC. 


G 


- 


' " 


9/19/18 


K. 


Skrebtienko, John 


P.1C. 


L 


_ 


t «t 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Smith, Edward 


p. 


D 


_ 


1 11 


10/ 2/18 


K. 


Smith, George H. 


PIC. 


H 


_ 


1 ft 


9/17/18 


K. 


Smith, Harold C. 


PIC. 


M 


_ 


1 a 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Smith, Henry P. 


Cpl. 


HQ 




' " 


7/ 9/18 (?) 


K. 


Smith, Walden F. 


p. 


A 


- 


' " 


10/18/18 


K 


Smith, Warren N. 


p. 


K 


- 


( (( 


9/21/18 


K. 


Snell, Stephen 


P.1C. 


C 


_ 


1 11 


10/20/18 


K. 


Snell, Thomas 


p. 


MG- 


1 ft 


1/31/19 


AD 


Splett, Bbnnie 


Cpl. 


B 


- 


' " 


10/20/18 


K. 


Stadtmiller. Irving A. 


p. 


K 


- 


< ft 


9/24/18 


K. 


Stancarone, Pasquale 


p. 


D 


- 


' " 


9/22/18 


K. 


Stevens, Walter L. 


p. 


D 


- 


( ft 


11/ 5/18 


W. 


Straffi, Adolfo 


P.lC. 


F 


- 


f ft 


10/20/18 


K. 


Streimer, James R. 


p. 


B 


- 


1 " 


9/26/18 


W. 


Suydam. Charlton R. 


P.lC. 


H 


- 


' " 


10/20/18 


K. 


Suznowski, Alexander 


P. 


I 


• 


i ft 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Swititsky, Abraham 


PIC. 


K 


- 


l u 


9/23/18 


K. 


Taber, Walter M. 


Cpl. 


L 


-310th Inf. 


10/17/18 


K. 


Thbis, Gustave W. 


P.1C. 


G 


- 


1 ft 


10/18/18 


W. 


Thune, Louis 


Cpl. 


G 


- 


' " 


9/19/18 


K. 


Torti, Nicola 


p. 


K 


- 


t ft 


9/23/18 


K. 


Tripp, Albion R. 


P.1C. 


M 


- 


i ft 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Truccano, Joseph 


P. 


F 


- 


' " 


9/19/18 


K. 


Tunilo, Alex. 


p. 


C 


- 


I ft 


10/20/18 


K. 


Tuttle. Jeptha J. 


P.lC. 


I 


- 


' " 


10/ 4/18 


K 


USZENSKI, STANISLAW 


p. 


K 


-310th Inf. 


9/26/18 


K. 


Vanderzell, Michael 


P.1C. 


B 


-310th Inf. 


10/20/18 


K. 


Van Fleet, Paul 


p. 


HQ 


— 


ft ft ft ft 


9/21/18 


K. 


Van Harren, Henry T. 


p. 


L 


- 


1 ft 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Walsh, Albert J. 


P.1C. 


G 


-310th Inf. 


9/19/18 


K 


Warner. Clayton L. 


IMC 


E 


- 


( ft * 


10/22/18 


K. 


Weinshutz, William 


Sgt. 


C 


- 


' " 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


Wetzler, Irving 


P. 


M 




' " 


10/17/18 


K. 


White, Stephen S. 


p. 


M 


- 


' " 


9/30/18 


K 


Wienar, Benjamin 


PIC. 


M 


- 


' " 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Willard, William F. 


Cpl. 


K 


- 


1 ft 


10/22/18 


W 


Witzel, Chrystal 


Cpl. 


B 


- 


1 ft 


10/20/18 


K. 


Woehr, Otto 


p. 


M 


- 


i ft 


9/22/18 


K. 



Nam '. 

Wolf, Alexander C. 
Wolf, Alfred 
Woodruff, Thomas H. 
Yahn, Fred C. 
Yahamchuk. ,Ioh\ 
Youmans, Elbert 
Zimmerman, Edward G. 
Zook, Samuel A 
Apicelli, Joseph 
Arcuri, Carmine 
Asman, Frederick G. 
Augustine, Joseph P. 
Bai.dasahe, Silvio 
Ball, Willard H., Jr. 
Barnabei, Louis 
Barnes, Joseph I' 
Barnhardt, Edward 
Barry, Edward W. 
Beck, Charles W. 
Beczkowski, Steve H. 
Belden, Samuel A. 
Berrtman, Roy B. 
Bismar, Vincent J. 
Blaszkiewk z. Leo 
Bossert, Allen H. 
Bostel, Prank L. 
Bradley Robert M. 
Bragilio, Dominico 
Brenner, Isadore 
Broeker, Ewald. Jr. 
Brounshidle, Milton J. 
Buchanan, David S. 
Buettner, George H. 
Buffa, Joseph 
Bugmann, Daniel W. 
Burchell, Harold E. 
Burke. John F, 
Burnett. Albert M. 
Butler. William G. 
Cahill, James E. 
Cali, Manfredo 
Campiono, Francisco 
Cantu, Peter E. 
Carroll, Vincent 0. 
Chapman, Harry J. 
Chase, George H. 
Christensen, Marinus C. 
Christiansen, James 
Clark, Salter S., Jr. 

CoLAKCCfllONI, RaFFAELE 

Cole, H. L. 
Conk, Joseph M. 
Conlin, James R. 
Connelly, William J 
< <>N nolly. Harry J. 
Conw \y. Michael F. 
Couch, Marshall A. 
Crandall, Jerry 
Czesnulewicz, John 
Dakin, Richard E. 
Damiano, Sam. 
Davies. David E. 
Deleski, Stanley 
Dermody, Edward F. 
Dexter, William C. 
DiBenedette, Donato 
Didley', Anthony 
DiPalma, Pietro 





Honor 


Roll 


Rank. 


Organization. 


IMC. 


E 


310th Inf. 


Cpl. 


H - 


. " 


« 


Cpl 


F 


■ " 


" 


p. 


I - 


310th 


Inf. 


IMC. 


H - 


" 


" 


IMC. 


L 


" 


« 


P. 


A 


310th 


Inf 


F. 


A 


" 


« 


Cpl. 


B 


311th Inf. 


IMC. 


B 


« 


ii 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


" 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


" 


p. 


G 


311th Ir 


p. 


E - 


" 


•> 


p. 


L 


" 


« 


p. 


HQ- 


" 


ii 


p. 


L 


ii 


« 


p. 


I 


it 


ii 


p. 


L 


ii 


ii 


Cpl. 


D 


" 


» 


p. 


H - 


ii 


" 


p. 


L - 


■ 


ii 


Cpl. 


D - 


ii 


it 


p. 


H - 


ii 


« 


Sgt. 


MG- 


it 


" 


p. 


C 


" 


« 


p 


D 


ii 


" 


p. 


F 


" 


" 


p. 


L 


" 


ii 


p. 


HQ- 


it 


ii 


p. 


M - 


" 


it 


p. 


E 


I. 


" 


p. 


D - 


it 


« 


P.1C. 


M - 


" 


it 


p. 


G 


" 


" 


p. 


B 


" 


ii 


P.1C. 


B 


» 


" 


P. 


I 


" 


« 


P.1C. 


B 


" 


« 


P. 


B -: 


111th 


Inf. 


p. 


E 


it 


« 


p. 


C 


ii 


« 


p. 


B - 


" 


« 


p. 


L 


" 


ii 


PIC. 


MG- 


ii 


ii 


PIC. 


I - 


it 


« 


p. 


MG- 


" 


« 


Cpl. 


D 


ii 


ii 


P IC 


A 


" 


ii 


p. 


H 


" 


" 


p. 


B 


" 


ii 


P.1C. 


MI) 


ii 


it 


p. 


MG- 


it 


ii 


p. 


A - 


" 


ii 


p. 


E ■ 


« 


ii 


Cpl. 


G 


" 


ii 


P.1C. 


A 


ii 


ii 


P. 


L 


" 


ii 


p. 


II 


" 


ii 


p. 


MD-311tli Inf. 


p. 


A 


" 


ii 


p. 


D 


" 


ii 


PIC. 


B - 


ii 


ii 


p. 


A - 


" 


" 


p. 


F - 


" 


ii 


p. 


A 


" 


•< 


Sgt. 


HQ- 


" 


" 


P.1C. 


A - 


" 


" 



231 



Sate of Death. 


Key. 


10/19/18 


K. 


10/19/18 


W. 


10/20/18 


K. 


9/27/18 


K. 


11 3 18 


K. 


9/2* is 


K. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


11/ 1 18 


K. 


9/26/18 


K. 


9/20 18 


K. 


10/26/18 


K. 


10/25/18 


K. 


in 17/18 


K. 


III 17/18 


K 


10/26/18 


K. 


9/26/18 


K. 


10/28/18 


K. 


10/28/18 


K 


10/26/18 


K. 


10/19/18 


K. 


10/18/18 


K. 


10/26/18 


W. 


9/24/18 


K. 


10/22/18 


K. 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


10/22 is 


K. 


9/24/18 


K 


10/17/18 


K. 


10/23/18 


K. 


10/21 18 


K 


9/28/18 


K. 


10/18/18 


K. 


9/24/18 


K. 


11 (i is 


W. 


11/ 1 is 


K 


11 i IS 


W. 


9/28/18 


w. 


in 26/18 


w. 


11 t 18 


K. 


9/26 is 


K. 


111 IS IS 


K. 


10/20/18 


K. 


11 4/18 


K. 


Hi 26 is 


K. 


10 .". IS 


K. 


10 '„>.-. 18 


K. 


10 3 18 


K. 


111 10 IS 


K. 


11 1 IS 


K 


ll 1/18 (?) 


K 


in 20 is 


K. 


9 29 is 


K. 


10/ 8 is 


K 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


9/22 18 


K. 


11 1 is 


K 


11 1/18 


K. 


10 28 is 


K 


11 1 is 


All 


in 28 is 


K. 


9 24 is 


K. 


'.) ii is 


K. 


III -.'II is 


K 


in 19 is 


K 


10 17 is 


K 


9 24 IS 


K. 


III .'ill 18 


K. 


11 1 18 


K. 



232 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rani,: 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


Dollard, Joseph P. 


P. 


B 


-311th Inf. 


10/20/18 


K. 


Donnelly, Frank I. 


Cpl. 


G 


_ (( 


H 


10/17/18 


K. 


Dorscheid, Norbert B. 


P. 


MG- " 


(( 


9/22/18 


W. 


Dow, John L. 


P. 


A 


- " 


(( 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Drcmm, Robert I. 


P.1C. 


K 


- " 


U 


10/27/18 


K. 


Duggan, John F. 


Cpl. 


E 


- " 


" 


10/18/18 


W. 


Effingham, Harry 


p. 


B 


- " 


It 


9/26/18 


K. 


Egan, John B. 


p. 


D 


_ (( 


(( 


10/24/18 


W. 


Ellison, William J. 


p. 


B 


_ tl 


(f 


11/ 4/18 


W. 


Erickson, Carl A. 


p. 


B 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Erlandson, Gustaf F. 


P.1C. 


B 


_ a 


a 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


Ervin, Anthony Y. 


p. 


E 


_ u 


it 


10/18/18 


K. 


Farhy, Lester E. 


Mccli . 


B 


-311th Inf. 


10/ 1/18 


W. 


Filkins, Frank 


P. 


G 


_ (( 


a 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Foss, Harry A. 


P.1C. 


D 


- " 


" 


10/20/18 


K 


Franzblau, Edward W. 


1st. Sgt. 


D 


- " 


U 


10/16/18 


K 


Friedel, Michael 


P. 


M 


_ « 


a 


10/26/18 


K 


Gallagher, Frank 


Cpl. 


K 


•311th ] 


11/ 1/18 


K 


Gallagher, Thomas P. 


Cpl. 


L 


- " 


u 


10/26/18 


K 


Gartecki, Julian F.s 


Cpl. 


A 


_ u 


u 


10/20/18 


K. 


Gaskill, Eldridge K. 


Mecli. 


I 


_ H 


« 


10/26/18 


W. 


Gauvin John B. 


P.1C. 


MD- 


" 


10/24/18 


W. 


Gebhahd, Joseph A. 


P. 


MG- 


(( 


10/ 3/18 


K. 


Gernand, Charles A. 


P. 


H 


U 


« 


10/17/18 


K. 


Gernold, August J. 


P. 


K 


- " 


" 


10/28/18 


K. 


Gianetta, Joseph 


P. 


HQ 


_ u 


a 


9/24/18 


W. 


Gies, Walter E. 


s K i. 


G 


- " 


u 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Gober, Frank J. 


P. 


C 


_ (( 


u 


9/26/18 


K. 


Golos, Philip 


P. 


I 


u 


U 


10/20/18 


K. 


Grady, William Jr. 


P. 


L 


- " 


« 


10/26/18 


K. 


Grecg, Nicholas A. 


P. 


G 


- " 


a 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Hansenbergeh. John G. 


P.lC. 


B 


-311th Inf. 


9/26/18 


K. 


Hardies, William A. 


P. 


B 


- " 


u 


10/30/18 


K. 


Harkins, Hiram J. 


P.1C. 


M 


- " 


li 


10/30/18 


K. 


Harris, Russell S. 


p. 


L 


- " 


" 


10/26/18 


K. 


Hart, Israel R. 


Mech. 


E 


« 


u 


10/26/18 


K. 


Hibbard, Curtis T. 


P. 


D 


- " 


" 


10/19/18 


K. 


High, Jesse A. 


P. 


MD- 


(( 


11/ 2/18 


W. 


HlLDEBRAND, GEORGE J. 


P. 


D 


- " 


" 


10/19/18 


K. 


Hoi eh, Benjamin K. 


Cpl. 


M 


_ a 


" 


10/27/18 


K. 


Hoffman, Chester E. 


P. 


M 


_ tt 


" 


10/25/18 


W. 


HOGLUND, GUSTAF E. 


P. 


I 


- " 


U 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Holler, Harry R. 


P. 


C 


__ u 


u 


10/22/18 


K. 


Holum, Almer G. 


P.lC. 


A 


- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Humbert, Louis A. 


p. 


L 


_ u 


a 


10/23/18 


K. 


Hyslip, Edward 


Cpl. 


A 


- " 


u 


10/30/18 


K. 


Irvin, John 


Cpl. 


M 


-311th Inf. 


11/ 6/18 


W. 


Jackson, Peter 


p. 


A 


-31 1th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Johnson, Andrew J. 


p. 


M 


_ ft 


a 


10/27/18 


K. 


Johnson, Oscar R. 


p. 


M 


_ (( 


u 


10/25/18 


K. 


Jordano, Frank 


p. 


K 


_ U 


u 


10/31/18 


W 


Kaczmarek, Frank J. 


p. 


C 


-311th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K 


Kantz, Clarence E. 


Sgt. 


K 


_ a 


u 


10/27/18 


K. 


Kazimir, Stephen G. 


p. 


K 


__ u 


tt 


10/24/18 


K. 


Kellogg, John W. 


Cpl. 


M 


u 


u 


10/25/18 


K. 


Kelly, John F. 


p. 


C 


- " 


u 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kelly, Michael A. 


p. 


A 


- " 


It 


10/30/18 


W. 


Kenna, Joseph M. 


p. 


I 


_ u 


" 


10/25/18 


W. 


Kiernan, Frederick N. 


p. 


E 


_ u 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Kindt, Edward W. 


p. 


B 


- " 


It 


9/24/18 


K. 


Klaiber, Christ J. 


Cpl. 


H 


it 


u 


9/20/18 


K. 


Koegel, William 


p. 


B 


- " 


" 


9/26/18 


K. 


Koehler, Herman G. 


p. 




u 


tt 


10/30/18 


K. 


Kramer, Isaac 


p. 


I 


_ U 


" 


10/26/18 


K. 


Kropidlowski, Peter W. 


p. 


B 


_ U 


It 


10/20/18 


K. 


Kuczkowski, Alexandre 


p. 


B 


- " 


([ 


9/28/18 


W. 


Kuiinke, Adolph F 


p. 


G 


- " 


(( 


10/17/18 


K. 


Kurtzhai.s, Charles 


p. 


K 


__ 11 


U 


11/ 1/18 


K. 



// 



onor 



Hull 



233 



Nam* . 

KuSNETZ, JOSEPB 

Laird, Clarence 
Lani \stfu, Grove J. 
Lande, Kleng M. 
Langstaff, John I' 
Larson, William T. 

L\l RENCELL, Harry J. 
I.I V < II. Wll.LARD J. 

I.i vdbetter, ( ' mil \Y. 
Leiiy, Howard C. 
Leitzke, Edward A. 
Leon irdis, Tommaso 
Lindner, Oscar J. 
Lombardo, Joseph 

I bt, Edmund 

Lubs. Frederick W. 
Lykes, James B. 
McClelland, George B. 
Macedo, Joseph E. 
McGo\ brn, •! WIES P. 
Mi 'Kinsthy, William 

M UHGAN, \l GUSTUS I). 
Maestri, William 
Maggio, Giuseppe 
Maier, George 
m ikowiecki, boleslau 
Martin, James I'. 
Martin, Richard T. 
Marui \, Vincent 

M ISKE, Loi IS A. 
Matthews, James 
Meyers, Edward J. C. 

MEZZI, A I HELII) 

Miron, Samuel D. 
Mm hell. Daniel J. 
Modrok, Richard II. 
MoNSEES, Edward 
Moritz, Jacob G. 
M i \nv, Arthur F. 
Murray, Daniel .1. 
Murray, Peter 
Mi scillo, Pasquale 
Neary, Thomas F 
Neill, William It. 
Newhy, Wili.ard 
Newell, Clendenon S 
N'n holas, Irving J. 
Niespodziany, Kaiser 
Nigra, Michael 
Nomeland, Jim J. 
Norris, George 
O'Brien, James A. 
O'Brien, Michael J. 
O'Hara, William F. 
Olivetti, Blaze L. 
Ongstead, Henry T. 
Palmer, Frank N. 
Parker, Robert L 
Passalaq.ua, Joseph A 
Patalino, Dominic 
Pawlak, Stanislaus 
Peake, Herman- 
Perkins. Walter 
Perrine. William D. 
Perry, Spencer B. 
Petersen, Ingvor 
Peterson, Nels 
Phillips, Richard J. 



Rank. 


Organ 


zation. 


Date of Death. 


Key 


P.1C. 


\ 211th itf 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Sgt. 


E Sllth 


Inf. 


11 1 IS,'- 


W 


Sgt. 


MG 


" 


" 


10/ ,'i is 


K. 


P.1C. 


1 


.. 


.. 


9/30 is 


K 


(pi. 


K 


.. 


u 


10/^7 is 


K 


Cpl. 


M 


" 


" 


111 17 is 


W 


p. 


It 


i. 


M 


!> -il is 


K. 


Meoh. 


G 


.. 


.. 


'l .".I IS 


K 


Cpl. 


K 


" 


U 


11 1 IS 


K 


Sgt. 


It 


" 


" 


1(1 17 is 


K. 


p. 


It 


i< 


(1 


1(1 :S1 IS 


W. 


p. 


(' 


n 


.. 


Ki 20/18 


K 


P.1C. 


1 


« 


" 


1(1 20 is 


W. 


p. 


1) 


" 


" 


10/*) 18 


W. 


p. 


MD- 


" 


.. 


11/ 5/17 


K. 


p. 


M 


it 


.. 


10 J(i IS 


W 


IMC. 


B 


" 


" 


ii 26/18 


K. 


P.1C. 


F 


u 


.. 


11/ 3 is 


K. 


P.1C. 


A 


u 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


IMC. 


C 


" 


" 


'.) ill IS 


K. 


Cpl. 


K 


" 


.. 


11/ 1/18 


K 


Cpl. 


L 


a 


" 


10/26/18 


K. 


P. 


F 


- 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


P. 


C 


.. 


II 


10 20 is 


K. 


P. 


K 


i. 


II 


10 -.'(i is 


K. 


P. 


It 


a 


II 


9/26/18 


K 


P. 


G 


u 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


Sgt. 


1) 


" 


II 


o 24 is 


W. 


p. 


L 


n 


.. 


10/20/18 


K. 


P. 


It 


u 


" 


10 ;, IS 


W 


p. 


E 


" 


II 


lo 26 is 


K 


P. 


I 


II 


11 


10 J(i is 


K. 


p. 


II 


(1 


u 


in :;u is 


K. 


p. 


M - 


" 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


p. 


A 


a 


.. 


11 1 IS 


K. 


p. 


A 


.. 


II 


11/ 4 IS 


K. 


p. 


G 


" 


II 


l!l -2H/18 


K 


p. 


M 


a 


1. 


9/17/18 


K. 


p 


I) 


■ 


" 


HI .'II is 


K 


p. 


(. 


" 


" 


o 20 is 


K 


p. 


E 


" 


" 


in ->c, is 


K. 


p.. 


I 


( 


u 


10/26 is 


K. 


p. 


D -311th Inf. 


J.7/18 


W. 


Sgt. 


F 


" 


1, 


9/29/18 


K. 


p. 


C 


it 


.. 


10/20/18 


K 


Sgt. 


B 




" 


lo :to/i8 


K. 


p. 


F 


' 


" 


10/ :'. is 


W. 


p. 


G 


. 


t. 


111 17 is 


K. 


p. 


G 


i 


u 


11/ 1/18 


K 


p. 


D 


' 


U 


10/20/18 


W 


p. 


D 




" 


10/16/18 


K 


p. 


D 




u 


9/26/18 


K 


p. 


F 


' 


" 


10/17/18 


K. 


p 


B 


. 


II 


9/18/18 


K. 


p. 


M 




11 


10/27/18 


K 


p. 


A 




" 


11/ 1 is 


K 


p. 


A .'tlltli Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


P IC 


no 


' 


" 


lo 30 is 


K 


p 


L 


1 


•' 


lo s>7 is 


K 


p 


F 


t 


" 


10/ 3/18 


K 


1' 


E 


• 


1. 


II 1 is 


W 


p. 


M 


• 


.. 


111 7 is 


K. 


Sgt. 


A 


' 


.. 


11/ 1 is 


K. 


p. 


F 


' 


" 


11 i is 


K. 


Sgt. 


G 


' 


" 


11 1 is 


K 


Sgt. 


F 


I 


,. 


11/ i is 


K. 


p. 


D 


X 


u 


10/16/18 


K. 


p. 


E - 


t 


(I 


10/2(1 is 


K 



134 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Same. 


Rank: 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 


Key. 


Plotxick. Isadok 


P. 


M 


-311th Inf. 


10 i6 18 


K. 


Prigge. John R. 


P. 


H 


_ u 


■ 


10 i6 18 


K. 


Pucci, Toney 


P. 


K 


- •• 


■ 


10 io 18 


K. 


Qutxe, Frederuk M. 


P. 


A 


-311th Inf. 


11 1 18 


K 


Rabixowitz, Hyman 


P. 


G 


-311th Inf. 


11/ 1 IS 


K. 


Rasiam. Paul 


P 


H 


- •• 


" 


10 i\ 18 


K. 


Reed. Richard H 


P. 


K 


- •• 


u 


10 27 18 


K 


Reillt. Francis J. 


P 


I 


_ i. 


a 


10 26 18 


W. 


Robblns. Archibald E. 


Sgt. 


K 


_ a 


». 


10 25 18 


K. 


Rosenfeld. Lous 


P 


M 


- " 


a 


10 £6 18 


K. 


ROTHBERG, LonS 


Cpl. 


A 


- - 


a 


11 1 18 


K 


Rowi, Bertram A. 


Cpl. 


A 


_ u 


- 


11 1 18 


K. 


Rowley. Joseph C. 


Sgt. 


M 


_ u 


u 


11 1 18 


K. 


Ryax. Joseph J. 


p. 


D 


- - 


u 


8 ii 18 


K. 


Saboe. Colbex J. 


Cpl. 


F 


-311th Inf. 


11 1 18 


K. 


Salata. Angelo 


p. 


F 


_ " 


■ 


10 3 18 


K. 


Santora, Gerardo 


p. 


D 


u 


u 


10 19 18 


K. 


Sawyer. William E. 


p. 


G 


- ■■ 


" 


10 28 18 


K. 


Schaeker. Anthony 


p. 


M 


B 


a 


10 3 18 


K. 


Schelter John D. 


Sgt. 


B 


_ It 


" 


9 26 18 


K. 


Schrader, George C. 


p. 


I 


- " 


a 


10 26 18 


K. 


Schseiner. GEORGE 


P.1C. 


B 


- « 


u 


10 20 18 


K. 


Schultz. Walter 


P.lC. 


B 


_ a 


a 


9 26 18 


K. 


Schweitzer. Leo L. 


P. 


HQ 


- - 


« 


9 29 19 


K. 


Scott. Claude J. 


P.lC. 


K 


_ a 


a 


10 io 18 


K. 


Scott. William H. 


Cpl 


I 


_ a 


a 


11 2 18 


K. 


Sheppard. Jess J. 


Meoh. 


L 


- ■ 


u 


10 25 18 


K. 


Shortsleeyx. Loney 


P 


L 


- " 


a 


10 io 18 


K. 


Sier. Charles 


P 


E 


_ « 


u 


10 26 18 


K. 


Skjlbred, Eric 


P. 


F 


a 


- 


10 17 18 


K. 


Slover, Luke E. 


PIC. 


B 


- - 


« 


9 26 18 


K. 


Smith. Doris 


P. 


H 


B 


a 


10 18 18 


K. 


Smith, Jacob 


P 


E 


- « 


u 


10 26 IS 


K. 


Sxyder. William H. 


P. 


MG 




a 


10 3 18 


K. 


SOMMA. COSLMO 


P. 


E 


_ " 


u 


10 26 18 


K. 


Sorexsex. Johx H. 


P. 


M 


- " 


■ 


9 29 18 


K. 


Stancieyitch. George 


P.lC. 


I 


_ u 


u 


10 26 18 


K. 


Stankiewicz. Boleslow 


PIC. 


I 


- " 


u 


10 27 18 


W. 


Stiles. Morton H. 


Sgt. 


A 


_ a 


" 


11 1 IS 


K. 


Stipa, FRANCESCO 


PIC 


L 


- ■ 


u 


10 26 18 


K 


Stehseh, Frank H. 


p. 


B 


_ - 


a 


10 30 18 


K. 


Sullivan. John L. 


P.lC 


B 


_ - 


u 


11/ i 18 


K. 


Sullivan. William H. 


p. 


G 


- " 


- 


11/ 1 18 


K. 


Sebico, Vito 


P.lC. 


I 


_ - 


a 


10 26 18 


K. 


Sztdlowski. Mathew S. 


p. 


M 


u 


u 


10 26 18 


K. 


Tatxs. Arthur 


Cpl. 


M 


-311th Ii 


10 25 18 


W 


Tisci. Joe 


p. 


H 


_ « 


a 


10 26 18 


K 


Tojdowski. Joseph 


p. 


MG 


u 


« 


10 3 18 


K. 


Tomosetti. Lrici 


p. 


C 


- « 


a 


10 22 18 


K. 


Treacy, Peter J. 


p. 


D 


- « 


u 


9 24 18 


K. 


Tyszkewyc. Jan 


p. 


K 


_ B 


a 


11 6 18 


W. 


VlTALE. DOMENICK 


p. 


L 


-311th L 


10 26 18 


K. 


\ it ale. Joseph 


p. 


H 


- « 


u 


9 20 18 


K. 


Vorta, Nicholas 


p. 


B 


_ u 


a 


9 26 18 


\Y 


Wald, Marcts G. 


p. 


E 


-311th Ii 


10 26 18 


K. 


Waldron. James J. 


p. 


G 


- « 


a 


10 19 18 


W. 


Wall, Maurice A. 


Cpl. 


E 


_ » 


a 


11 4 18 


W. 


Walllxg, Clarence C. 


Bless Sgt. 


MG- 


a 


10 21 18 


W. 


Walter, Leslie J 


P. 


F 


_ » 


u 


11 2 18 


K. 


Wetdmax, Johx C. 


Cpl. 


B 


_ u 


a 


9 24 18 


K. 


Weinman. John P. 


P.lC. 


I 


_ u 


u 


12 21 18 


W 


Westcott. Sylvester J. 


p 


D 


_ « 


« 


10 19 18 


K. 


Whelan. Dominic W. 


p. 


I 


_ a 


u 


10 31 18 


W. 


Williams, Thomas M. 


p. 


HQ 


_ - 


" 


9 24 is 


K. 


Wixkler, Charles F. 


p. 


HQ 


_ 


" 


10 18 18 


W. 


Wolcott, George T. 


Cpl. 


B 


_ u 


a 


9 26 18 


K 


Worsfold. Albert J. 


p. 


B 


_ u 


a 


11 i is 


K. 


Wcxff, George C. 


p. 


H 


- " 


a 


9 24 18 


w. 


Yaschuk. Steve 


p. 


G 


-311th Inf. 


9 28 18 


K. 



// nor Roll 



\ 



p 

it 



T . Jr. 



Same. 
Zanni, Mi. h»el 
Zogasic, Pete 

\ LLO. AnTH'SI 

Adams. Frank F 
Allen. Charlf- M 
Allen. Lee B. 
Aloi. Peter 
Anderson. Alfred . 
Bailer. Arthi b G. 
Baker. Fraxk 
Baker. John T. 
Baldwin. Colonel 
Beeson. Woodman 
Berry. Frank 
Bilz. JAMES i 
Birmingham. Peter 
Bjtjgson, Hal\oh 
Bum. Raymond 
Boehm. James J. 
Borland. David 
Bowers. Leo J. 
Brassy. Domeni. k 
Bruno. Michael J. 
Bryan. Albert M. 
Bvc kely. Edward J. 
Bitera. Albert W. 
Byrne. High A 
Callebi, Domexico 
Campfield. George F. 
Carlson, Charles 
Carlson. Ernest H. 
Carney. Thomas F 
Carroll, Arthur F. 
Carucoio. Carmen 

CaTTANT. JosEPH L. 

t AVALLO, ( OVSTAXTIXO 

Chadbourxe. Ernest C. 
Childs. Russell B. 
Chula, John 
Cifrodella. Angelo 
Clark. Clarence L. 
Cleaves. FLvrvey R. 
Coxdit. Raymond >. 
Coxroy. Joseph F 
Curtin. Thomas E. 
Danufsky. Phiup 
Davidson. Tasker K. 
Decker. Louis L 
Dellacamera. Vixc enzo 
De Nourie. Elmer 
DePont. Louis 
DeSario. Vdj< i 
Dethloff. Alvin 
Devereaux. James J. 
Diamond. Edward R. 
Dirner. John 
1' n '. n. John L. 
Doyle. Edward J. 
Duffy. William T. 

DUMBLATTSKAS, I s - \ 

Dunn. Joseph '/.. 
Dunn. Parker F. 
Durxixg. George J. 
Duschkin. Isidore 
Earle. Robert M. 

ECKSTROM. CaKL V\ 
Egan. BaRTHOLV 

Egax, Leo L. 



Hank. 


Organization. 


Date of Death. 




P. 


B 


311th Inf. 


1 


K 


P. 


M 


- - 


- 


10 36 18 


K 


P 


M 


-313th 1 


10 24 - 


\\ 


1' 


C 


- - 


- 


10 IS • 


K. 


P 1< 


D 


- 


- 


10 IS • 


K 


P 


I 


- 


- 


10 i 


K 


P 


D 


— 


■ 


10 i- - 


K 


P. 


\ 


- 


■ 


10 1- • 


K 


V 


A 


313th I 


-. - 


YV 


P. 


A 


- 


■ 


10 18 18 


K 


P 


A 


a 


■ 


10 31 18 


K 


P 


B 


- 


- 


10 23 - 


K 


P. 


D - 


■ 


■ 


1" 36 18 


W 


P 


A 


- 


- 


10 IS 


K 


Sgl 


E 


- 


- 


io r - 


K 


M is. 3C 


HQ 


" 


- 


10 30 18 


\V 


P. 


M 


■ " 


a 


10 3- 


K 


P. 


B 


- 


- 


10 i. 


K 


P 


HQ 


- 


- 


10 17 18 


K 


P 


< 


- 


■ 


10 3+ 18 


K 


"- 


A 


■ 


- 


10 1- - 


K 


P 


A 


- 


■ 


10 II - 


W 


P. 


A 


- 


■ 


10 1- - 


K 


P. 


D 


- 


- 


10 ! 


K. 


P 


H 


- 


- 


1" 33 18 


w 


Sgt. 


L 


- 


- 


10 33 16 


K 


Sgt 


F - 


" 


- 


10 1< 


K 


p 


B 


311th Inf. 


in ei - 


W 


p 


SD 


- 


- 


10 3 ■ - 


K 


p. 


D - 


- 


- 


9 3' 


K 


p. 


HQ 


- 


- 


10 33 is 


K 


p. 


B - 


- 


- 


10 3 


K. 


Sgt 


K - 


- 


- 


13 IT 18 


AD 


p 


HQ 


- 


- 


io r - 


AD. 


p 


D 


- 


- 


n l i-« 


w. 


p 


M 


■ 


- 


1" 31 18 


K 


(pi. 


K 


- 


- 


in a \< 


K 


p 


D 


- 


'■ 


10/S IS 


K 


p. 


K 


- 


- 


in 2"! - 


K 


p 


F - 


- 


- 


88 - 


K 


Bglr. 


D 


- 


- 


10/18 - 


K. 


P. 


G - 


- 


- 


10'18 - 


K 


P.1C. 


G 


- 


- 


. 


\\ 


P. 


B - 


- 


- 


10 31 is 


K. 


P 


HQ- 


- 


- 


10 11 - 


K 


P. 


G - 


313th Ir 


io n ■ 


K. 


P. 


F - 


- 


- 


10 n - 


K 


P 


D 


- 


- 


10 IT Is 


K 


P 


B 


- 


- 


in 27 - 


K 


P. 


SD- 


_ 


- 


10 39 19 


K. 


P.1C. 


K 


- 


- 


10 31 Is 


K. 


p. 


D 


- 


- 


10 3^ - 


K 


p. 


B - 


- 


- 


11 1 18 


w 


PIC 


A 


- 


■ 


10 Is 18 


K 


p. 


H 


■ 


■ 


10 1 - 


K 


p. 


J - 


- 


- 


10 9 


K 


p. 


C - 


- 


- 


in 24 - 


K 


p 


I 


- 


- 


in i 


K 


S| 


L 


- 


- 


in 


K 


p 


H 


- 


- 


- 


k 


p. 


HQ 


- 


- 


10 3 - 


K 


p. 


A 


- 


- 


10 3- - 


K 


p. 


MG 


- 


- 


10 31 is 


K 


p. 


G 


- 


- 


U.i 3. - 


\\ 


Cpl. 


I -313th Inf. 


10 3 


K 


p 


1 


- 


a 


10/18 - 


K 


p. 


\ - 


- 


- 


10 18 • 


K 


Sgl 


MG 


- 


- 


10/S5 - 


K 



236 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rabk. 


Organizat 


Olt. 


Dalr of Death. 


Kt-if 


Elphick, William 


V. 


B ' -312th Inf. 


10/27/18 


K. 


English, John A 


P. 


11 - " 


a 


9/24/18 


K. 


Eraminas, Silvestras 


P. 


B - " 


" 


10/27/18 


K. 


Erickson, Edward 


P. 


F - " 


" 


10/16/18 (?) 


W. 


Essig, Harry 


P. 


I - " 


a 


10/25/18 


W. 


Evans, William J. 


P. 


B - " 


" 


10/22/18 


K. 


Eyre, George 


P. 


E - " 


il 


10/19/18 


K. 


Fanning, John M. 


P. 


C -312th Inf. 


10/24/18 


K. 


Feuerbing, David 


P. 


A - " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Fiermonte, Giuseppe 


P. 


1) - " 


U 


9/18/18 


W. 


Finocchio, Joseph 


P. 


A - " 


" 


10/18/18 


K 


Fischer, Thomas W. 


P. 


C - " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Flannigan, Thomas 


P. 


D 


11 


10/23/18 


K. 


Foster, Henry W. 


P. 


D - " 


U 


10/23/18 


K 


Frank, Louis L. 


Mus. :!('. 


HQ- " 


" 


10/19/18 


K. 


Gallagher, John J. 


P. 


HQ -312th Inf. 


10/17/18 


K. 


Garigali, Concetto 


P. 


H - " 


l( 


10/16/18 


K. 


Genovese, Giho 


P. 


H - " 


" 


10/16/18 (?) 


W. 


Gibnet, Clark E. 


P. 


C - " 


u 


10/17/18 


K. 


Gilroy, Michael 


Cpl. 


D - " 


it 


10/24/18 


K. 


Gimera, John 


P. 


D - " 


u 


10/24/18 


K 


Goggin, Richard J. 


P. 


B - " 


" 


9/24 18 


K. 


Golden, Clarence R. 


P. 


L - " 


a 


10/24/18 


W. 


GoNCAVSKAS, NlCKOLAS 


P. 


I - " 


u 


10/26/18 


K. 


Gooden, Zeb 


Mech. 


E - " 


" 


9/26/18 


K. 


Goodman, Jake 


P. 


A - " 


a 


10/18/18 


K. 


Gresser, Daniel P. 


P 


M - " 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Guile, Arthur W. 


P. 


K 


" 


10/24/18 


K. 


Hallquist, Gerhard E. 


P. 


M :ntli 


Inf. 


10/24/18 


K. 


Hakchar, John 


PIC 


K " 


" 


10/24/18 


K 


Harebo, Arthur 


P 


C - " 


" 


10/26/18 (?) 


W. 


Heinrich, Jerome 


P. 


H - " 


" 


9/26/18 


K. 


Hennessy, James 


Sgt. 


B - " 


" 


10/21/18 


K. 


Herrmann, Bertrand 


PIC. 


D - " 


" 


10/24/18 


K. 


Hudders, William L. 


p. 


B - " 


(i 


10/22/18 


K 


Humphrey, Hugh 


p. 


B 


" 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


Huper, William L. 


p. 


E - " 


a 


10/16/18 


K. 


Jagow, Otto 


p. 


E -312th Inf. 


10/19/18 


K. 


Johnson, Crist 


1' 


C - " 


U 


10/24/18 


K. 


Jones, Curtis 


p. 


M 


" 


10/26/18 


K. 


Kaczyknski, Adam 


p. 


I -312th Inf. 


10/23/18 


K. 


Kaiser, George T. 


Sgt. 


HQ- " 


" 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Kaminski, Louis W. 


P. 


F - " 


« 


10/30/18 


W. 


Kaplan, Herman 


IMC 


K - " 


a 


10/24/18 


K. 


Kaplan, Samuel 


P. 


D - " 


" 


10/24 IS 


K. 


Keller, Frederick W. 


P. 


HQ -" 


ft 


10/30/18 


K 


Kelley, William ('. 


Cpl. 


A - " 


" 


10/16/18 


K. 


Kemmer. August W. 


p. 


G - ■" 


ft 


9/26/18 


K. 


KlEFRIEDER, Harry B. 


p. 


HQ- " 


u 


8/28/18 


K. 


Kilmer, Edward J., Jr. 


p. 


A - •' 


ft 


10/18/18 


K. 


Kilts, George W. 


p. 


E - " 


it 


9/27/18 


W. 


Kinnaman, Bertrand 


Cpl. 


F - " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Kinzel, Ferdinand 


p. 


G - " 


a 


8/25/18 


K. 


Klaban, Benjamin 


p. 


G - " 


a 


9/26/18 


K. 


Kolinsky, Louis 


p. 


HQ- " 


u 


10/17/18 


W. 


Kramel, Charles J. 


Mus. 2C. 


HQ- " 


tt 


10/22/18 


K. 


Krim, Benjamin 


P. 


B - " 


it 


10/21/18 


K. 


Kruse, George P. 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


10/23/18 


K. 


Kuchinsky. Harry 


P. 


HQ- " 


u 


10/19/18 


K. 


Laghi. Giuseppe 


P. 


F -312th Inf. 


10/16/18 


K. 


Lange, Edwin A. 


P. 


I - " 


u 


10/25/18 


K. 


Lapinsky, Victor 


P. 


A - " 


ft 


10/18/18 


K". 


Larkin, William F. 


P. 


G - " 


" 


9/26/18 


K. 


Larson. Wilmar J. 


P 


G - " 


" 


10/18/18 


K. 


Lauenstein, William A. 


Cpl. 


E - " 


" 


10/17/17 


K. 


Leahy, William L. 


P. 


I) - " 


" 


10/24/18 


K. 


Lee, Clarence 


P. 


G - " 


it 


10/18/18 


K. 


Lenahan, John 


Sgt. 


K - " 


" 


10/25/18 


K. 



Navu 
Leslie, Fh in< is C. 
Lewis. Frank E. 
Likens, [saai 
Lindner, W w.i bh G. 

l.oi KM IHT, John F. 

I,iphi\cj. JOSE] H 

Li m BNSTERN, Erwin 

M miik. Harris E. 

Mi Donald, Willi i« B. 

McGLOINE, El>« \i:i> 

XL Gn \« . Thom \s ( . 
Mi Kinney, Elmer E. 
McMurtry, George W 

MaFFUCCI, \ IM ENZO 

Malone, Edward .(. 
Mancini, Marino 
M wm„ Edward L. 
Maresca, Charles F. 
M irtino, Joseph 
M \s..\, Willi \m H 
M issen, Ernest G. 

M VIHLS, JoSEI'II J. 

Mesmer, Frank L. 

MONTON M<". StACHY 
MONTONE, AnGELO 

Mi mi it, Charles 

Mi in. Hi.n.i smin II. 
N sum. Enw \m> 

Napolitan, Leonard 
Norton, Joseph P. 

\o\ IK, I'll SNK 

( I'Hriln. Dennis J. 
O'Connor, William A. 
Oisetii. Gl ST 11 i: A. 
<)i..-cin, Victor 
Olstrum, [rvino C. 
O'Malley, I'eter 
Osborne, Loyal A. 
Ottman, Merton R. 
Owens, Edward L. 
Paul, \i;i 

I'm. ii astro, Frank J. 
Prentice, Ralph 
Pi m hard, William W., Jr. 
Ki.yi.h, Joseph F. 
Reynolds, ALBERT J. 
Bobbins, James S. 
Rotii, Raymond J. 
SawELSON, William 
SaTERS, Deldert A. 
StARFO, Patsy 
Schboeder, ( Isi ah S., Jr. 
Scott, Kenneth J. 
Si.nkyr. Frank G. 
Seymour, Edward 
Shalteri, Guiseppe 
Sifter, Norman C. 
Smith, Joseph 
Smith, William T 
Spaiir. William 
Stanton, Martin J. 
Steip, Henry J. 
Si dln, George T. 

Sl I.LIX AN, Ml< HALL P. 

Si llo, BENIZIO P. 
SWANSON, IIlnry S. 
SWANTON, John 1). 

Swift, James E. 



Honor 


Roll 




Hunk. 


t>r</<i/n at"i 


on 


P. 


II 


312th Inf. 


P. 


M 


" 


" 


P. 


L 


- " 


II 


P. 


(. 


_ u 


" 


I'M. 


K 


■■ 


II 


P. 


It 


,. 


" 


P. 


M 


" 


" 


P. 


II 


812th 


Inf. 


Cpl, 

1 1 


1) 

1/ 


" 


" 


1 . 

c. 


V. 

C 


u 


« 


P.1C. 


E 


- " 


u 


p. 


E 


- " 


" 


p. 


1! 


_ u 


" 


Sgt. 


M 


__ u 


tt 


p. 


F 


It 


u 


p. 


II 


.. 


It 


p. 


II 


- " 


a 


p. 


A 


" 


u 


p. 


II 


- " 


a 


p. 


I 


- " 


a 


p. 


11 


- " 


" 


L.Cpl. 


A 


- " 


a 


P 


M 


u 


a 


P. 


K 


- " 


u 


P. 


H 


- " 


" 


P. 


B 


- " 


" 


P. 


II 


-.'iiath Inf. 


P. 


C 


- " 


a 


Cpl. 


I 


" 


" 


p. 


M 


- " 


a 


p. 


D 


;i 8th Inf. 


Cpl. 


II 


_ ii 


tt 


p. 


K 


_ U 


u 


I*. 


C 


- " 


U 


Sgl 


E 


- " 


u 


p. 


C 


" 


u 


Cpl. 


F 


_ it 


u 


p. 


L 


_ it 


It 


p. 


D 


- " 


" 


p. 


H 


33 -Ml. b 


Pic. 


G 


- " 


u 


P. 


B 


« 


u 


P. 


M 


_ a 


" 


P. 


F 


S12th 1 


IMC. 


I) 


- " 


" 


Sgt. 


B 


- " 


" 


P. 


1? 


- " 


a 


Sup. Sgt. 


M 


-312th Inf 


p. 


C 


_ u 


u 


p. 


E 


- " 


" 


P.1C. 


MD 


" 


Cpl. 


<; 


- " 


u 


p. 


I) 


u 


a 


Cpl 


E 


- " 


u 


p. 


F 


- " 


u 


p. 


II 


_ " 


u 


p. 


D 


_ " 


u 


P.1C. 


I 


_ it 


u 


Mus. 2C 


HQ- 


" 


P. 


E 


- " 


M 


P. 


I 


_ u 


" 


Sgt. 


K 


_ u 


" 


Cpl. 


K 


- " 


a 


p. 


I 


- " 


a 


p. 


MG 


a 


p. 


HQ- " 


tt 


p 1< 


F 


_ u 


" 



rr, 



Date of Death. 


Key. 


Hi 19 is 


k 


ii 26 is 


VV. 


II lis 


K 


III IS IS 


K 


in a is 


k 


Hi 22/18 


k 


10 31 is 


k 


Hi 22 is 


w. 


Hi 25 is 


k 


9 26 is 


k 


!i 21 is 


k 


9 26 is 


k 


Hi 16 is 


k 


in '22 is 


k 


in 16 is 


k 


in 16 is 


k 


II 2/18 


W. 


in :.; is 


k 


ii 22 IH 


k. 


Hi 22 is 


W 


10 2S is 


w. 


II 2/18 


w. 


III IS IS 


k. 


in 22 is 


k 


in 31 is 


k. 


li 25 is 


k 


in 22 is 


K 


11 2/18 


W. 


111 is is 


k. 


in 28 is 


k 


Hi 28 is 


w. 


Hi 26 is 


k. 


in 19 is 


k 


Hi 15 is 


k 


10 24 IK 


k 


ii 26 is 


k 


in 24 is 


k 


7 1 17 


k 


11 1 is 


k. 


19 24 IK 


K. 


10 16 is 


k. 


19 -29 is 


W. 


11) 21 is 


K. 


11 1 is 


W. 


1(1 23 is 


K. 


19 27 18 


k 


111 16 IK 


k 


HI 21 IK 


k 


Hi 26 is 


k. 


10/31 IK 


W. 


10 16 is 


k 


19 ill IS 


K. 


Id 21 is 


k 


10 26 is 


k. 


In Hi is 


K. 


10 is 18 


k. 


10 23 is 


W. 


III 24 is 


k 


in 23 is 


K 


III 30 is 


w. 


ii 26 IK 


k 


10 2 1 


k 


Hi 24 IK 


k 


L0 25 is 


k. 


in IS 18 


k. 


in 21 is 


k 


9/24 is 


k. 


1(1 16 is 


K. 



238 



History of the Seventy-eighth Division 



Name. 


Rank. 


Organization. 


Dale of Death. 


Key. 


SCATONE, AnGELO 


P. 


D 


_ " " 


10/24/18 


K 


Szalyko, John 


P.1C. 


K 


_ " " 


10/22/18 (?) 


K. 


Taylor, William H. 


p 


HQ 


-812th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Thelen, John E. 


p. 


A 


ii li 


10/18/18 


K 


Tract, George F. 


p. 


C 


_ ii U 


9/18/18 


W. 


Trano, Paul 


p. 


D 


_ U U 


10/17/18 


K. 


Troutt, William T. 


p 


D 


_ u u 


10/18/18 


K. 


Tubbs, Ratmonde E. 


p. 


B 


_ « " 


10/20/18 


K. 


Turk, Walter 


p. 


M 


_ " u 


10/24/18 


K. 


Urbanski, Joseph 


p 


M 


-312th Inf. 


11/ 1/18 


K. 


Vance, John A. 


p. 


A 


-312th Inf. 


10/21/18 


K. 


Vinson, Clarence 


p. 


I 


_ « « 


11/ 1/18 


W. 


Visbeck, Cornelius 


PIC. 


C 


_ " " 


10/26/18 


K. 


Waldron, William H., Jr. 


p 


H 


-312th Inf. 


9/25/18 


K 


Walsh, Frank J. 


p. 


F 


_ « « 


10/18/18 


K. 


Ward, Marquard 


p. 


C 


_ " " 


10/18/18 


K. 


Warner, Ralph 


p. 


I 


_ n a 


10/23/18 


K. 


Webster, Herbert L. 


p 


K 


_ « u 


10/25/18 


K. 


Weden, Hugo C. 


Cpl. 


M 


_ II u 


8/27/18 (?) 


W. 


Willever, Samuel A. 


p. 


K 


_ II 11 


10/25/18 


K. 


Young, Herbert E. 


Sgt. 


HQ 


-312th Inf. 


19/23/18 


K. 


Zamarra, Paul 


p. 


G 


-312th Inf. 


10/18/18 


W. 


Zeberko, Frank J. 


p. 


F 


_ « " 


10/27/18 


K. 


Behrer, Walter J. 


p. 


D 


-307th F.A. 


9/11/18 


K. 


Berrce, Harold 


PIC. 


E 


(( U 


9/26/18 


W. 


Bluefstein, William 


p. 


B 


u u 


9/15/18 


W. 


Canfield, Paul B. 


PIC. 


HQ 


-307th F.A. 


11/ 4/18 


K. 


Hall, Coral 


p. 


C 


-307th F.A. 


10/19/16 


K. 


McKee, Guy E. 


Sgt. 


D 


-307th F.A. 


10/31/18 


W. 


Ransom, Chester H. 


p 


B 


-307th F.A. 


9/12/18 (?) 


W. 


Reid, James R. 


p. 


C 


ii ii 


10/19/18 


W. 


Reisner, Charles M. 


p. 


C 


_ " " 


10/19/18 


W. 


Rudnitzski, Joseph H. 


p 


D 


— it ii 


9/25/18 


W. 


Wallace, Addison L. 


p. 


D 


-307th F.A. 


11/ 2/18 


K. 


Wehner, Charles J. 


p. 


D 


ii ii 


9/11/18 


K. 


Widgeh, William 


p. 


D 


ii ii 


10/31/18 


W. 


Black, Frank E. 


p 


C 


-308th F.A. 


9/27/18 (?) 


W. 


COONEY, WlLLARD 


p. 


D 


-308th F.A. 


9/14/18 


K. 


Johnson, Charles E. 


p. 


D 


-308th F.A. 


10/25/18 


W. 


Murphy, Joseph H. 


PIC. 


D 


-308th F.A. 


10/20/18 


K 


Seaman, Edward F. 


PIC. 


D 


-308th F.A. 


9/14/18 


K. 


Stein, Herman C. 


p. 


D 


11 (( 


9/21/18 


W. 


Thomas. John 


1st Sgt. 


I) 


-308th F.A. 


9/14/18 


K. 


Carra, John 


PIC. 


(' 


-309th F.A. 


10/3/18 


W. 


Somers, Ralph C. 


p. 


A 


-309th F.A. 


1/23/19 


DA 


Samlar, Fred J. 


Bglr. 


B 


-307th MIG.Bn. 


6/28/19 


W. 


Bertino, Frank E. 


P 


B 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/27/18 


K 


Chapman, William C, Jr. 


P. 


A 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/25/18 


K. 


Connelly, James R. 


P. 


B 


ii ii 


9/27/18 


K. 


Erickson, Jonas H. 


P. 


A 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/25/18 


K. 


Feinbloom, Nathan 


P. 


MD-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/21/18 


K. 


Frampton, Howard B. 


P. 


D 


It il 


9/27/18 


K. 


Gallinger, John L. 


PIC. 


C 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/26/18 


K. 


Gray, Leander 


p. 


D 


(( ii 


9/17/18 


K. 


Hanson, Fred J. 


PIC. 


B 


—308th M.G.Bn. 


10/25/18 


K. 


Hertter, Willie J. 


P.lC. 


C 


ii <i 


9/21/18 


K. 


McAufliffe, William A. 


p. 


B 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


12/ 9/18 


DA 


McCausland, Henry F. 


p. 


A 


U U 


9/19/18 


K. 


McCloskey, Andrew J. 


p. 


C 


_ U ii 


9/18/18 


K. 


Mahon, Peter J. 


p. 


D 


_ U a 


10/18/18 


W. 


Rigney, John 


PIC. 


B 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/27/18 


K. 


Riker, Harry I. 


p. 


B 


u a 


9/25/18 


W. 


Saar, Martin 


p 


B 


-308th M.G.Bn. 


9/25/18 


K. 


Schumann, Gerard H. 


p. 


B 


_ U II 


9/25/18 


K. 


Verlin, Bernard E. 


p. 


A 


308th M.G.Bn. 


9/22/18 


K. 


Adams, Lawrence S. 


Cpl. 


D 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


10/29/18 


\V. 


Ball, John, Jr. 


p. 


B 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


9/27/18 


K. 


Brockner, Ellwood W. 


p 


B 


If (( 


10/30/18 


K. 



Honor Roll 



239 



Name. 


Hank. 


Organization. 


Dm, of Death. 


Kt u 


( lis ion, Edmund P. 


P.1C. 


A 


-30»th M.G.Bn. 


hi \:i is 


K 


Connolly, Patrick A 


p. 


D 


« « 


1(1 111 is 


K 


(.Yurie. Jacob T. 


(pi. 


D 


__ u u 


10 i.-. is 


K 


Dale, William 


Cpl. 


D 


S09th M.G.Bn. 


11 I IS 


K 


Deakyne, Irving H. 


p. 


D 


- 


in 31 is 


K 


DOBBS, JORDON E. 


p. 


I) 


" 


IH 1 is 


K 


Egan, John G. 


p. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn 


10 1 is 


K 


Gatewood, Major E. 


Sgt. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


hi ■•] is 


K 


Johnson. Ni.i.s ('. 


p. 


I) 


S09th M.G.Bn. 


11 1 is 


K 


Khaiiit, Benjamin S. 


p. 


A 


309th M.G.Bn 


!> IS IS - 


W. 


Kulas, Charles 


p. 


I) 


_ « « 


III ->i IS 


K 


Lawrence, Fred J. 


P.1C. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


III .'1 IS 


K 


Lonergan, James F. 


p. 


D 


u u 


11 1 IS 


K 


Quackenbcsh, Andrew 


PIC. 


D 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


10/ 1 is 


K 


Razim, Charles S. 


PIC. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


in 26 18 


\\ 


RnEiNGANs. Louis G. 


p. 


D 


_ « ■• 


11/ 1 is 


K 


Rhymer, Ray O. 


Cpl 


C 


_ « " 


l(i 27 is 


\\ 


Seaman. Allen M. 


P.1C. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


11 1 IS 


W 


Whitehead. Charles E. 


Cpl. 


C 


-309th M.G.Bn. 


1(1 *(i is 


K. 


Wilson. Glen M. 


p. 


D 


u u 


in 25 is 


K 


Buemel, Ernest 


Sgt. i< 


D 


-303rd Eng 


9 30 IS 


K 


Carson, William 11 


IMC 


A 


303rd Eng. 


!> 19 is 


K 


Fahrez, Sam. 


p. 


C 


303rd Eng. 


9/25/18 


W 


F'arley, Peter V. 


P.1C. 


B 


it a 


9 26/18 


K 


Ferrell. Horace M. 


p 


A 


a a 


9/29/18 


K 


Gallagher. Lindley K. 


p. 


C 


-303rd Eng. 


'.I 21/18 


K 


German, Roscoe L 


p 


1! 


_ u u 


9/2H IS 


K 


Lemieux, Edward H. 


p. 


c 


-303rd Eng. 


9/22 is 


\\ 


Radch, James E. 


p. 


c 


-303rd Eng 


9 21 is 


K 


Sixer, George W. 


p. 


A 


-303rd Eng. 


10/20 IS 


K. 


Sprague, Harry H. 


Wag. 


B 


_ (< u 


!) iS IS 


K 


Swannell, Thomas 1!. 


P. 


A 


_ u a 


9/29/18 


K 


Walsh, Mark 


P. 


C 


-303rd Eng 


!l 22 IS 


K. 


Billings, Leo J. 


P.1C. 


C 


-303rd F.S.Bn 


Hi 24 is 


W 


Clancy, Leland S. 


PIC. 


1! 


-303rd F.S.Bn. 


8/19 IS 


All 


Wolf, Henry J. 


P.lC. 


C 


-303rd F.S.Bn. 


9/20/18 


K. 


McGrvNEY, Raymond T. 


P. 


Slltb Anih. Co. 


8/28/18 


K. 





DIED OF 


DISK ASK 




Name. 


Rank. 


Organization. 


Dai, of 1) alJi 


Afar] \\. 11 moi tun 


P. 


A -310th Inf. 


3 ."> 10 


Albbrtson, Ellsworth !•'.. 


ri< 


(' -303rd F. S. Bn. 


2 11 19 


Alexander, Orville B. 


p. 


E 303rd Eng. 


1 ^ 16 is 


Vllisi in, Harley W. 


Cpl 


B -309th Inf. 


2 H 19 


Ai.i.m is. George J. 


PIC. 


F -307th F. A. 


3 19 19 


Asm. Alfred Dee 


I'M 


( 303rd F. S. Mil 


i 10 19 


Al BERGER, ( IHARLES 


Wag. 


Sup-81Ith Inf. 


2/ .» 10 


\ \. ( lEORGE T. 


PIC 


M -310th Inf. 


1 13 19 


\i 111 i . ( i.ii a J. 


PIC. 


E 312th Inf. 


■> IS 10 


Avery, Preston P. 


Cook 


K 310th Inf. 


12 is is 


Bahford, Robert 


Cook 


I -312th Inf. 


11 '28 is 


Bartel, August M. 


P. 


L -309th Inf. 


10 22 IS 


Bartlett, Herbert N. 


P. 


G 811th Inf. 


3 22 l" 


Beels, Alfred 


P. 


L -311th Inf. 


1 7 19 


Behrens, Fred 


Sgt. 


1? 303rd Eng. 


(?) 


BERNESCONI, Raymond 


Mech. 


E 308th F. A. 


2 12 19 


Hi \\c III. I ARLO 


P. 


SI) 310th Inf. 


K' 17 IS 


Bishop, Iti >-^< oe W. 




B -303rd Ainin. Tr. 


7 .-> I8(?) 


M< ii i hino, George 


P. 


M -308th F. A. 


2 ->\ 10 


Bott, Eddie 


P. 


HQ 311th Inf. 


1 ^ 10 


Boyd, Robert 


P. 


(i -311thlnf. 


■i 10 19 


BRENNAN, William 


I'M 


E -303rd Eng. 


i 17 19 


Brokaw, Chester 


P. 


A -307th M. (i. Mil 


■i 17 19 


BrOSS, William E. 


P. 


1! S07th F. A. 


i 10 19 


Brown, Raymond G. 


I'M 


C -303rd F. S. Bn. 


1 IS 10 


Brzostowicz, Joseph 11 


1*. 


G -309th Inf. 


11 28 18 


Mi hkk. John E. 


PIC. 


HQ 309th M. (i. Bn. 


11 29 18(?) 


Burke, Thomas A. 


PIC. 


Sup-311th Inf. 


2 13 19 


Ml RNS, I'll NK W. 


Sgt. 


E -310th Inf. 


3 13 19 


Mi tler, Patrick V. 


p. 


E -309th F. A. 


■i 16 19 


Mi zzoni, Arthur 


Wag. 


303rd Eng. Tr. 


\i :> is 


l ibrera, Joseph R. 


P. 


SI> -312th Inf. 


12 31 IS 


( uiu lllader, Donald 


Sgt. 


G -311th Inf. 


1 is 19 


(' VMPBELL, II IRRY L. 


P. 


I -309th Inf. 


1 i 19 


Carpoale, Anthony 


< look 


HQ -307th F. A. 


2 is 10 


( ' IRNE1 . .1 \MKS 


W:i^' 


Sup-Slltb Inf. 


i 7 19 


(ahy. Chester 1). 


I onk 


H -311th Inf. 


10 is 18 (?) 


( ISSATT, ( II \H1.KS T. 


P. 


MD-309tfa Inf. 


12 28 is 


( 'll IRLES, Loi IS 


Ilr Shr. 


A -303rd F. S. Bn. 


li 12 19 


Ciliberti, Nicola 


P. 


A -303rd Eng. 


1 9 19 


Clark, Joseph V. 


P. 


M -303rd M. P. 


i 7 19 


( III III UN. ( rEORGE 


PIC. 


B -309th Inf. 


2 25 19 


( 'iimh ER, -I im:> 


P. 


L -311th Inf. 


2 10 10 


( in i\ Kin), William 


1*. 


A 308th F. A. 


II 3 is 


( 'urn in, John (J. 


P. 


K 311th Inf. 


11 17 is 


CULLEN, PaTRII k J. 


P. 


II -810th Inf. 


s 22 IS 


Cunningham, John 


P. 


< 303rd Ainin. Tr. 


1 28 10 


Dancer, George W. 


P. 


A -307th F. A. 


2 IS 10 


Dane, Elmer W. 


Sgt. 


<i 309th Inf. 


i 11 19 


Dot glas, William T. 


p. 


(' -310th Inf. 


2 12 19 


Drestal, Edward 


p. 


1) 309th M. (i. Mil 


3 7 19 


Drew, Walter T. 


Wag. 


M 303rd Amm. Tr. 


3 S 10 


Droi is. George W. 


I'll 


A -809th Inf. 


2 11 19 


l)l \\. Thom VS J. 


D 


Sup Sllth Inf. 


2 27 19 


Eitel, Charles A. 


Wag 


Sup-312th Inf. 


2 l.» 19 


Farrell, Thom is A. 


P. 


C -310th Inf. 


2 12 19 


Fkkktie. John J. 


P. 


MG 312th Inf. 


2 2S 10 


Fitzgerald, Amos 




H -312th Inf. 


2 10 19 


Frisbie, Edgar C. 


I'll . 


HQ -311th Inf. 


12 19 IS 


('• \< hinsky. Adam 


P. 


HQ -310th Inf 


1 2 19 


Garrone, Michael 


P. 


I) -312th Inf 


11 7 10 


(i MIY. CH MILKS P. 


Wa S 


A -309th F. A. 


3 1.7 10 


I ■ x\ in. Willi hi 1". 


P. 


E -S08th F. \ 


2 s in 



^24 1 > 



History of the Seventy -eighth Division 



Name. Rank. 

Geddes, Percy A. P. 

Gerew, Orval P. 

Gibson, Henry F. P. 

Gilbert, Mark J. P. 

Goffe, Albert P. P. 

Green, Pail PIC. 

Grennan, Thomas !•'. P. 

Guilfoyle, John J. PlC. 

Gully, Frederick C. P. 

Guhnee, Amasa F. (pi. 

Haight, Harris L. P. 

Hakes. Burt D. Cpl. 

Hammell, Charles A. P. 

Hammett, Charles L. PIC. 

Hardy, Robert Wag. 

Haremza, Steve P. 

Hexry, Lawrence I{ Cook 

Hersh, Russell P. 

Hitchcock, John A. P. 

Hoffman, Ward V Sgt. 

Hogax. Westley T. PlC. 

Holden, Clinton A P. 

Houston. George S. PlC. 

Huntley, Clarence I?. Pl< 

Jackson, Albert H. P. 

Jenkins. Henry J. P. 

Johnson. Albert L. P. 

Kinney, Daneil H. P. 

Kisley, Anton P. 

Klomps. Harry P. 

K'olII.EK. CHARI ES I. P. 

Lake. Hazel (I. 1st Sgt. 

Lane, Joseph P. 

LkFhani is, Fred E. P. 

Lehmann, Lons J. Sgt. 

Leonhardt, William F. P. 

Lipari, Samuel Cpl. 

Luoto, August M P. 

McCarthy, John J. Cpl. 

McGuire, Wallace F. P. 

McMaho.n, Bernard J. P. 

McNulty, Joseph T. PIC. 

Malizapke, Frank PlC. 

Martin, Percy P. 

Mascanz, Joseph P. 

Meade. Raymond .1. S^t 

Miles, T. P. P. 

Miller, William IS.. Jr. P. 

Millington, John J PIC. 

Moon, James s. PlC. 

Moran, Eugene J. P. 

Morgan, Elmer P. 

Moschell, Frank J. P. 

Murray, John J. P. 

Mutchnick, Max P. 

Xeiss, Andrew S. P. 

Nightengale, Walter T. Cpl. 

O'Brien, Hugh J. Cpl. 

O'Hare, Daniel P. 

O'Mara, Eugene P. Cpl. 

Orchard, Harry H. B. S. M. 

Pagliaroli, Isidoro PIC. 

Palmer, Charles B. P. 

Peckham. Homer L. Sgt. 

Pelland, Victor P. P. 

Phipps, Harry B. P. 

Prow da. Manuel Muse. 

Quinlan, Raymond J. PIC. 



Organization. 
Cas. Det. 78th 
G -309th Inf. 
78th M. P. Co. 
MG- 309th Inf. 
HQ -310th Inf. 
K -312th Inf. 
D -307th F. A. 
A -309th M. G. lit.. 
F -310th Inf. 
E -308th 1". A. 
HQ-312th Inf. 
D -303rd Sup. Tr. 
MD-309th F. A. 
C -303rd F. S. Bn. 
D -303rd Amm. Tr. 
K -311th Inf. 

-309th F. H. 
A -309th M. G. Bn. 
K -312th Inf. 
M -311th Inf. 
F -803rd Amm. Tr. 
A -307th F. A. 
B -309th Inf. 
C -303rd F. S. Bn. 
C -311th Inf. 
D -303rd Eng. 
K -310th Inf. 
G -311th Inf. 
G -311th Inf. 
C -307th F. A. 
B -307th M. G. Bn. 
B -307th F. A. 
Sup-308th F. A 
C -303rd F. S. Bn. 
HQ -311th Inf. 
Sup-30Sth F. A. 
E -310th Inf. 
E -303rd Eng. 
H -3111th Inf. 
31 lth salv. Lnit 
G -310th Inf. 
E -312th Inf. 
L -311th Inf. 
F -303rd Engl 
A -309th Inf. 
A -307th M. G. Bn. 
M -309th Inf. 
F -307th F. A. 
L -309th Inf. 
E -308th F. A 
B -307th F. A. 
E -303rd Amm. Tr. 
Cas. Det. 78th 
C -30!)th FA. 
HQ -310th Inf. 
K -309th Inf. 
C -303rd F. S. Bn. 
G -311th Inf. 
A -308th F. A. 
G -311th Inf. 
HQ-312thInf. 
K -312th Inf. 
HQ -309th F. A. 
HQ. Det. 1.53rd F. A. Bg. 
L -310th Inf. 
C -303rd Eng. 
HQ -307th F. A 
E -303rd Amm. Tr. 



Dnlr nf Death. 

2 14/19 
(i 8/18 
!t 24/18 
•2 '21/19 

3 12/19 
t 11/19 
•2 22/19 
'2 10/19 
•2 22/19 
2 15 111 

11 1/18 
11/30/18 

2 10/19 
2 12/19 
3/19/19 
8/11/18 
2 13/19 
2/18/19 
4/17/19 

1 7/19 

12 24/18 
2/16/19 
2/26/19 

2 20/19 
3/19/19 
8/ 7/18 
3/ 9 1!) 
2 12/19 
2/ 5/19 
1/ 5/19 
2/ 9/19 

12/ 2 18 
3/ 4/19 
2/20/19 
1/ 8/19 
2/17 19 

11 26/18 

12 22/18 

1 16/19 

2 19/19 
2/ 7/19 

12/15/18 
•2 19/19 
10/31/18 
10/21/18 
12 29/18 

1 29 19 
3/ 6/19 
.-, 1 19 

12 17 18 
:( 18/19 
2/ 5/19 

2 8/19 
2 20/19 
2/10/19 

A. D.) 4/10/19 

11/12 18 

2 5/19 

2/27/19 

2/14/19 

10/28/18 

3/20/19 

2/ 9/19 

2/19/19 

11/ 5/18 

!t 22/18 (?) 

2 17/19 

2 6 19 



Dial of Disease 



2 13 



Name. 
Rainet, Herbert J. 
Read, .I< >ns II 
Reading, Harri A 
Reardon, Daniel F. 
Reed, John I'. 
Reid. James 
Repardi, Frank 
l{ii rardson, Andrew M. 

RlGHTMYER, WlLLIAM M 

Roai ii. Emmet 

RoSENFIELD, HERMAN I 

Ross, George 

R William G. 

Ruggerio, Joseph 

Hi iz. N IRCISO 

S \n\ er, Willi \m E. 

- * rZGER, Kn» Mil) 

S vi s'Ders, Carl < '. 
5 v« vi h. John < 
Schmehl, Fred -I 
Schmttz, John M 
Si hreader, Benj wii\ H. 
Schwam, Morris I 
Servinski. Stam-i.su 
Skeels, Walter I). 
Smith. Sam B. 
Smith, William S. 
Stannard, Alfonso 
Sullivan, Timothy 
Taccone, Sam 
Tallinger, Ahtiii r J. 
Temple, Harold R. 
I'i hiiis. Louis 
Thompson, Edward 
Thornton, Lewis F. 
Titus, Henry, S. 
I khun, Ferdinand A. 
\ \\< in ii. Edmund 
Vanderbeek, George R. 
\ i\ Marter, Harry H. 
\ w\. Arthur W. 
Van Orden Perry 
Van Wert, Ralph 
Veech, William 
VerHage, Peter 
Volk, Joseph W. 
Vols, Camille 
Wade, Joseph P. 
Walker, Howell E. 
Warner, James C. 
Warren, William .1 
Weinberger, Meyer 
Wii.i 1 1\. Myrle, A. 
Wood, Dana W. 
York, Robert H. 



Rank. 


Organization 




l),it, of Death. 


P 


It 309th \l G. 


Mn. 


■! 28 lit 


1! S M 


\\i) Del 78th l>n 


2 17 111 


Sup. Sgt. 


E 311th Inf. 




111 SI is 


P. 


31 lili Salv. I'nil 




i 17 111 


P 


\\q -311th Int" 




1 13 in 


P. 


G 312th Inf. 




:l 7 in 


P 


IKJ 308rd San 1 


'r. 


2 HI 111 


P 


(' 308th M . <;. 


Hi,. 


■i hi lit 


P. 


<; Sllthlnf. 




3 in in 


P. 


\ 303rd Eng. 




12 12 is 


P. 


IKj 309th F. V 




■> [3 lit 


P 


Ii 310th Inf 




3 3 in 


P 


C -303rd Eng. 




S 1 IS 


PIC. 


F 310th Inf. 




■i ii lit 


p 


C 311th Inf. 




2 is lit 


p. 


<' -308th F. A. 




2 II 111 


(pi. 


E -303rd Sup. '1 


T. 


2 17 in 


Band Cpl. 


HQ-310th Inf. 




2 24 19 


P. 


1! -308th F. A. 




■-' -if, 111 


P. 


A -307th F. A. 




i is lit 


P. 


G -310th Inf. 




HI is is 


P 


Sup 309th F. A. 




3 12 I'i 


P 


1) 309th Inf. 




•2 24 in 


P 


I. -311th Inf. 




3 -i 1H 


P. 


1> - 308th M. G. 


Bn. 


■• 16 lit 


Cpl. 


I -310th Inf. 




1 SI in 


P. 


M -312th Inf. 




■i :, in 


P. 


311th Salv. Unit 




2 15 lit 


P. 


(' :sostli M. G. 


Bn. 


Id 31 is 


P. 


K 309th F. A. 




2 11 in 


P. 


300th F. H. 




2 8 in 


P. 


MG-312th Inf. 




i lfi HI 


PIC. 


K -Sllthlnf. 




1 3 in 


p. 


C -308th F. A. 




2 is HI 


p. 


E -308th F. A 




2 L8 Hi 


PIC. 


E -309th Inf. 




S .'] is 


P. 


HQ -308th F. A 




•» 17 19 


p. 


M -Sllthlnf. 




12 -'ii 18 


Sgl 


HQ -309th Inf. 




•J 20 19 


p. 


A :l(i?tli F. A. 




2 15 III 


Mech. 


G -303rd Amm. 


Tr. 


2 L2 lit 


Hr Slir. 


1) 309th F. A. 




2 11 111 


Cook 


F 310th Inf. 




12 20 is - 


P. 


E 303rd Amm. 


IV. 


2 -.'1 Hi 


Cpl. 


F -SOSrd Anmi 


Tr. 


12 ."> is 


p. 


It 312th Inf. 




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PIC. 


E S08th F. A. 




•j •.'•» in 


PIC. 


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:i JH Hi 


p. 


1) 309th M.G. 


Bn. 


2 •-' in 


Sgt. 


K 810th Inf. 




12 24 is 


p 


c 810th Inf. 




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p 


1) 310th Inf. 




3 U in 


Wag 


(i :(o:inl Amm 


Tr. 


.> 11 HI 


Wag 


Sup-SlOth Inf. 




1 5 111 


P 


F :i(».'(rd Amm 


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